Joe Young (defensive end)
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PositionDefensive end
BornAugust 3, 1933
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 2019 (aged 85)
Sun City, Menifee, California, U.S.
Sun City, Menifee, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born | August 3, 1933 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
| Died | February 27, 2019 (aged 85) Sun City, Menifee, California, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school | Kelly (Chicago, Illinois) | ||||
| College | Marquette (1950-1951) Arizona (1956-1957) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1955: 24th round, 287th overall pick | ||||
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Joe Young (August 3, 1933 - February 27, 2019)[1] was an American football defensive end in the early American Football League. He played professionally for the Denver Broncos during the 1960s.
Young was born in Chicago, Illinois[2] and attended Thomas Kelly High School in Chicago.[3] He played college football at Marquette University and the University of Arizona.[4] He was named to the All-Border Conference in 1957.[5]
