Bill Rogers (tackle)
American football player (1913–1977)
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William Curtis Rogers (June 24, 1913 – April 30, 1977) was an American football player.
PositionTackle
BornJune 24, 1913
Westborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
Westborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 1977 (aged 63)
Northborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
Northborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Position | Tackle | ||||
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| Born | June 24, 1913 Westborough, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||||
| Died | April 30, 1977 (aged 63) Northborough, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 243 lb (110 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Westborough (MA), Brighton Academy (ME) | ||||
| College | Villanova | ||||
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A native of Westborough, Massachusetts, Rogers attended Westborough High School and Brighton Academy and then played college football at Villanova University.
He then played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a tackle for the Detroit Lions. He appeared in 25 games for the Lions from 1938 to 1940 and 1944.[1][2]
