Billy Jefferson

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William Jefferson
No. 46, 30, 43
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1918-03-17)March 17, 1918
Pheba, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 1974(1974-03-10) (aged 55)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolInverness
(Inverness, Mississippi)
CollegeMississippi State
NFL draft1941: 12th round, 105th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards222
Rushing average3.3
Receptions2
Receiving yards14
Total touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William C. Jefferson (March 17, 1918 – March 10, 1974) was an American professional football player and coach. He played professionally as a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions in 1941 and the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Eagles in 1942.[1]

References

  1. "Billy Jefferson". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 27, 2017.