About Bill Wightkin
Lived 1927 – 1997 (aged 69). Bill Wightkin was an American american football player.
William John Wightkin (July 28, 1927 – January 25, 1997) was an American professional football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Career Wightkin played Offensive tackle, defensive tackle and end for eight seasons between 1950 and 1957 for the Chicago Bears.
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Who was Bill Wightkin?
American football player
When was Bill Wightkin born?
Bill Wightkin was born on 28 July 1927 in Detroit.
When did Bill Wightkin die?
Bill Wightkin died on 25 January 1997 in Westchester.
What was Bill Wightkin's occupation?
Bill Wightkin was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Wightkin?
Bill Wightkin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Wightkin. https://biography.guide/bill-wightkin/
MLA: "Bill Wightkin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-wightkin/.
Chicago: "Bill Wightkin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-wightkin/.
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