About Kay Eakin
Lived 1917 – 1993 (aged 75). Kay Eakin was an American american football player and military personnel.
Oliver Kay Eakin Jr. (August 3, 1917 – February 15, 1993) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) and the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He was the third overall pick in the 1940 NFL draft.
Eakin played college football at the University of Arkansas, and was selected third overall in the first round of the 1940 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played halfback and fullback with the New York Giants in 1941 and 1942, and returned with the Miami Seahawks in 1946. In between, he served in the US Army during WWII where he rose the rank of sergeant.
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Who was Kay Eakin?
American football player (1917-1993)
When was Kay Eakin born?
Kay Eakin was born on 3 August 1917 in Atkins.
When did Kay Eakin die?
Kay Eakin died on 15 February 1993 in Fort Smith.
What was Kay Eakin's occupation?
Kay Eakin was an american football player and military personnel.
What nationality was Kay Eakin?
Kay Eakin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kay Eakin. https://biography.guide/kay-eakin/
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