About Roy Schmidt
Lived 1942 – 2022 (aged 80). Roy Schmidt was an American american football player.
Roy Lee Schmidt (May 3, 1942 – September 11, 2022) was an American professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, and the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Long Beach State University and was drafted 178th overall in the thirteenth round of the 1965 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.
Schmidt was the great-uncle of international basketball player, Sami Whitcomb.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Schmidt?
American football player (1942–2022)
When was Roy Schmidt born?
Roy Schmidt was born on 3 May 1942 in Colorado Springs.
When did Roy Schmidt die?
Roy Schmidt died on 11 September 2022.
What was Roy Schmidt's occupation?
Roy Schmidt was an american football player.
What nationality was Roy Schmidt?
Roy Schmidt was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Schmidt (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Schmidt. https://biography.guide/roy-schmidt/
MLA: "Roy Schmidt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-schmidt/.
Chicago: "Roy Schmidt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-schmidt/.
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