Bill Kay (tackle)

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.

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]

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]

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.