Billy Cross (American football)

William Jarrel Cross (May 3, 1929 – July 5, 2013) was a professional American football player who played running back for three seasons for the Chicago Cardinals.[1] He finished his career as an all-star in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union with the Toronto Argonauts in 1954. He died in Canadian, Texas in 2013.[2]

Billy Cross
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Cross on a 1953 Bowman football card
Personal information
Born:(1929-05-03)May 3, 1929
Fry, Texas, U.S.
Died:July 5, 2013(2013-07-05) (aged 84)
Canadian, Texas, U.S.
Career information
College:West Texas A&M University
Position:Running back
NFL Draft:1951 / Round: 24 / Pick: 283
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • IRFU All-Star: 1954
Career NFL statistics
Rushing att–yards:175–826
Receptions–yards:52–841
Touchdowns:12
Player stats at NFL.com

References
  1. Anglin, Russell. "Ex-NFL player, 'Canadian Comet' Bill Cross dies at 84 | Amarillo Globe-News". Amarillo.com. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
  2. "Ex-NFL player, 'Canadian Comet' Bill Cross dies at 84".


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