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Roy O. Young (September 11, 1917 – May 5, 1987) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Texas A&M University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1938 NFL draft. While playing with the Texas A&M Aggies, Young was named to the All-Southwest Conference team in 1936 and 1937. After playing for the Redskins for 1938, he retired from football and became a professional boxer.

After retiring from sports, Young became a doctor and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. He died on May 5, 1987.

References

1. "1938 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
2. Dethloff, Henry C. (1996). Texas A&M University: A Pictorial History, 1876-1996. ISBN 9780890967041. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
3. Grasso, John (June 13, 2013). Historical Dictionary of Football. ISBN 9780810878570. Retrieved April 17, 2015.

External links

• Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference

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