About Roy Wilkins
Lived 1933 – 2002 (aged 68). Roy Wilkins was an American american football player.
Roy Lee Wilkins (December 26, 1933 – October 4, 2002) was an American professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington Redskins.
He played college football at the University of Georgia and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1957 NFL draft.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Wilkins?
American football player (1933-2002)
When was Roy Wilkins born?
Roy Wilkins was born on 26 December 1933 in Murray County.
When did Roy Wilkins die?
Roy Wilkins died on 4 October 2002.
What was Roy Wilkins's occupation?
Roy Wilkins was an american football player.
What nationality was Roy Wilkins?
Roy Wilkins was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Wilkins (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Wilkins. https://biography.guide/roy-wilkins/
MLA: "Roy Wilkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-wilkins/.
Chicago: "Roy Wilkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-wilkins/.
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