Billy Hooper
American football player (1931–1981)
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Horace Chilton Hooper, Jr. (November 21, 1931 – July 27, 1981), better known as Billy Hooper, was an American professional football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at Baylor University.[1][2]
PositionQuarterback
BornNovember 21, 1931
Sweetwater, Texas, U.S.
Sweetwater, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 27, 1981 (aged 49)
Bexar County, Texas, U.S.
Bexar County, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 21, 1931 Sweetwater, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 27, 1981 (aged 49) Bexar County, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Baylor |
| NFL draft | 1955: 26th round, 302nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1955 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
