Bill Wightkin
American football player (1927–1997)
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William John Wightkin (July 28, 1927 – January 25, 1997) was an American professional football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
PositionsOffensive tackle, defensive tackle, end
BornJuly 28, 1927
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 1997 (aged 69)
Westchester, Illinois, U.S.
Westchester, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Wightkin on a 1952 Bowman football card | |||||||||
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| Positions | Offensive tackle, defensive tackle, end | ||||||||
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| Born | July 28, 1927 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | January 25, 1997 (aged 69) Westchester, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Detroit Catholic Central | ||||||||
| College | Notre Dame | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1949: 8th round, 79th overall pick | ||||||||
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Career
Wightkin played Offensive tackle, defensive tackle and end for eight seasons between 1950 and 1957 for the Chicago Bears.
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