Willie Merritt
American football player and attorney (1872–1961)
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William Daniel Merritt (January 31, 1872 – March 25, 1961) was an American college football player and attorney.[1]
PositionEnd
BornJanuary 31, 1872
Person County, North Carolina, U.S.
Person County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedMarch 25, 1961 (aged 89)
Roxboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Roxboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 31, 1872 Person County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 1961 (aged 89) Roxboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (1892–1895) |
| Awards and highlights | |
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University of North Carolina
Merritt was a prominent end for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team of the University of North Carolina.[2][3]
1892
Merritt was a substitute on the 1892 team which claims a Southern championship.[4][5]
1895
He was selected All-Southern in 1895.[6]
