About Willie Merritt
Lived 1872 – 1961 (aged 89). Willie Merritt was a lawyer and american football player.
William Daniel Merritt (January 31, 1872 – March 25, 1961) was an American college football player and attorney.
University of North Carolina Merritt was a prominent end for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team of the University of North Carolina.
1892 Merritt was a substitute on the 1892 team which claims a Southern championship.
1895 He was selected All-Southern in 1895.
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Who was Willie Merritt?
American-football player (1872-1961)
When was Willie Merritt born?
Willie Merritt was born on 31 January 1872 in Person County.
When did Willie Merritt die?
Willie Merritt died on 25 March 1961 in Roxboro.
What was Willie Merritt's occupation?
Willie Merritt was a lawyer and american football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Merritt. https://biography.guide/willie-merritt/
MLA: "Willie Merritt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-merritt/.
Chicago: "Willie Merritt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-merritt/.
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