About Willie Halpern
Lived 1906 – 1999 (aged 92). Willie Halpern was an American american football player.
William Halpern (November 5, 1906 – November 5, 1999) was an American football tackle.
Halpern was born in 1906 in New York City. He attended New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn. He was rated as one of the best football players in the school history. Halpern was also the star of the C.C.N.Y. water polo and lacrosse teams. In June 1929, he was chosen as the best all-around athlete in C.C.N.Y.'s senior class.
In 1929, he played professional football for the Brooklyn Blue Devils.
In 1930, he played in the National Football League (NFL) as a tackle for the Staten Island Stapletons. He appeared in three NFL games, two as a starter.
He died in Hollywood, Florida, in 1999 at age 92.
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Who was Willie Halpern?
American football player
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Willie Halpern was born on 6 November 1906 in New York City.
When did Willie Halpern die?
Willie Halpern died on 5 November 1999.
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Willie Halpern was an american football player.
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Willie Halpern was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Halpern. https://biography.guide/willie-halpern/
MLA: "Willie Halpern." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-halpern/.
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