Bill Munsey
American football player (1941–2002)
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Bill Munsey (May 5, 1941 – March 17, 2002) was an American professional football player for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He won the Grey Cup with them in 1964.[1] He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In 2002 he died after a heart attack, aged 60.[2] His children are Brian Munsey and Andrea Munsey.
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Apple Valley, California, U.S.
| No. 20 | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Halfback, Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 5, 1941 Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 2002 (aged 60) Apple Valley, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Minnesota |
| NFL draft | 1963: 4th round, 51st overall pick |
| AFL draft | 1963: 18th round, 139th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1963–1967 | BC Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
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During his career he played both offensive running back (rushing for 1984 yards) and defensive back, when in 1964 he intercepted 9 passes and was a All Canadian and All West all star.[3] During the Lions 1964 Grey Cup victory he accomplished the rare feat of scoring an offensive and defensive touchdown. He is a member of the BC Lions 50th Anniversary Dream Team.
