About Willie Geny
Lived 1913 – 1999 (aged 86). Willie Geny was an American american football player.
Charles F. "Willie" Geny (November 14, 1913 – December 19, 1999) was an American college football and basketball player for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He was football's Southeastern Conference player of the year in 1935. As captain of the Commodores, he led them to their first defeat of rival Tennessee in nine years. He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1985. He later sold insurance. Geny persuaded Billy Joe Adcock to attend Vanderbilt.
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Who was Willie Geny?
American football player (1913-1999)
When was Willie Geny born?
Willie Geny was born on 14 November 1913 in Nashville.
When did Willie Geny die?
Willie Geny died on 19 December 1999.
What was Willie Geny's occupation?
Willie Geny was an american football player.
What nationality was Willie Geny?
Willie Geny was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Geny. https://biography.guide/willie-geny/
MLA: "Willie Geny." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-geny/.
Chicago: "Willie Geny." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-geny/.
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