About Will Anderson
Lived 1897 – 1982 (aged 84). Will Anderson was an American american football player.
Willard August Anderson (May 5, 1897 – April 24, 1982) was an American football player.
Anderson was born in Muskegon, Michigan, in 1897. He attended high school there as well. He then enrolled at Syracuse University where he played college football from 1919 to 1922.
Andersonalso played professional football as a fullback for the Rochester Jeffersons in the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in four NFL games, three as a starter, during the 1923 and 1924 seasons.
Anderson later became a high school football coach, holding positions including Ogdensburg, New York, Anderson died in 1982 in Hinsdale, Illinois.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Will Anderson?
American football player (1897-1982)
When was Will Anderson born?
Will Anderson was born on 5 May 1897 in Muskegon.
When did Will Anderson die?
Will Anderson died on 24 April 1982.
What was Will Anderson's occupation?
Will Anderson was an american football player.
What nationality was Will Anderson?
Will Anderson was American.
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· DBpedia: Will Anderson (fullback)
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