About Roy Hopkins
Lived 1945 – 1996 (aged 51). Roy Hopkins was an american football player.
Roy Lee Hopkins (February 28, 1945 – November 29, 1996) was an American professional football fullback and running back.
Hopkins was born in Gilmer, Texas, in 1945. He attended Bruce High School in that city and played college football at Texas Southern. He sustained a torn cartilage in his knee during the 1970 season and underwent surgery in July 1971 to repair the damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Hopkins?
American football player (1945–1996)
When was Roy Hopkins born?
Roy Hopkins was born on 18 February 1945 in Gilmer.
When did Roy Hopkins die?
Roy Hopkins died on 29 November 1996 in Harris County, Texas.
What was Roy Hopkins's occupation?
Roy Hopkins was an american football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Hopkins (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Hopkins. https://biography.guide/roy-hopkins/
MLA: "Roy Hopkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-hopkins/.
Chicago: "Roy Hopkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-hopkins/.
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