Bill Kay (tackle)

William A. Kay (April 4, 1925 – May 23, 2007) was an American football tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Iowa.

Bill Kay
Kay c. 1948
No. 33
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born:(1925-04-04)April 4, 1925
Walnut, Iowa
Died:May 23, 2007(2007-05-23) (aged 82)
Omaha, Nebraska
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College:Iowa
NFL Draft:1949 / Round: 4 / Pick: 35
Career history
Career highlights and awards

University of Iowa

Kay was a prominent member of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team of the University of Iowa. His all-star jersey can be seen in the Iowa Football Museum.

1946
Main article: 1946 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

Kay is listed as team MVP.[1] Kay helped clear the way for Bob Smith, the team's first 500-yard rusher since Ozzie Simmons in 1936.[2][3]

1948
Main article: 1948 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

He was selected second-team All-American[4] and first team All-Big Nine by the Associated Press.[5][6] He led the conference in minutes played.[2] In his final game, he blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone for an Iowa touchdown in a win over Boston University.[2][7] Kay also played in all-star football games.[8][9]

New York Giants

Kay entered the 1949 season injured.[10] He was drafted in the 4th round of the 1949 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Kay was one of seven tackles signed to the team in 1949.[11] Kay signed a one-year contract reportedly worth $6,750.[12] He entered the draft injured and unfortunately, never played a professional game.

References
  1. "Iowa's All-Time Team MVPs". Archived from the original on 2013-09-21.
  2. L. Hammes (2010). Hawkeye Greats, by the Numbers. p. 143. ISBN 9781426943034.
  3. "Kay Named Iowa Game Captain". Daily Illini. October 3, 1947.
  4. Ted Smits (1948-12-01). "Bear Guard on A.P.A.A. Eleven". Long Beach Press-Telegram.
  5. "All Big 9 Gridders". Lawrence Daily Journal-World (AP story). November 23, 1948. p. 10.
  6. "Wolves Land 4, Illini None On First All-Big 9 Eleven". Daily Illini. November 23, 1948.
  7. "Iowa's Mt. Rushmore: OT".
  8. Raymond Schmidt (2001). Football's Stars of Summer: A History of the College All-Star Football Game. p. 306. ISBN 9780810840270.
  9. "Northern Coach Names Starter". St. Petersburg Times. December 24, 1948.
  10. "Grid Injuries Part of Game Say Officials". The Milwaukee Journal. August 13, 1949.
  11. "New York Giants Football Team Adds 7 Tackles". Times Daily. February 4, 1949.
  12. "Giants Sign Tackle" (PDF). The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 5, 1949.
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