About Willie Young
Lived 1943 – 2020 (aged 77). Willie Young was an American american football player.
William Joseph Lull Young (June 27, 1943 – July 26, 2020) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He played college football at Grambling State University.
Young signed with the Giants as a free agent in 1965 and stayed with the team throughout his career. He played ten seasons, appearing in 135 games, mostly at left tackle, and starting 119 of those.
Young died on July 26, 2020.
His son, Rodney Young, also played in the NFL for the Giants.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Young?
American football player (1943-2020)
When was Willie Young born?
Willie Young was born on 27 June 1943 in Ruston.
When did Willie Young die?
Willie Young died on 27 July 2020.
What was Willie Young's occupation?
Willie Young was an american football player.
What nationality was Willie Young?
Willie Young was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Young (offensive tackle, born 1943)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Young. https://biography.guide/willie-young-american-football-player-1943/
MLA: "Willie Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-young-american-football-player-1943/.
Chicago: "Willie Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-young-american-football-player-1943/.
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