Billy Baggett
American football player (1929–2015)
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William Boyce Baggett (June 2, 1929 – May 20, 2015) was an American professional football player who was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) in 1952 for the Dallas Texans. Prior to playing professionally, Baggett played college football at Louisiana State University. In 1951, he played in the Blue–Gray Football Classic.[1] During the 1951 NFL draft, Baggett was drafted in the 22nd, 265 overall, by the Los Angeles Rams. However, he never played with the team.[2]
PositionsHalfback
Defensive back
Defensive back
BornJune 2, 1929
Greenville, Texas, U.S.
Greenville, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 20, 2015 (aged 85)
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Positions | Halfback Defensive back | ||||||||||||
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| Born | June 2, 1929 Greenville, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | May 20, 2015 (aged 85) Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | South Park (Beaumont, Texas) | ||||||||||||
| College | LSU | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1951: 22nd round, 265th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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Baggett died on May 20, 2015.[3]
