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Billy Clay

William Frank Clay is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was selected in the fourth round of the 1966 NFL draft. Clay was also selected in the fifth round of the 1966 AFL draft by the Denver Broncos.

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Billy Clay
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PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1944-04-28) April 28, 1944
Oxford, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeMississippi (1962–1965)
NFL draft1966: 4th round, 53rd overall pick
AFL draft1966: 5th round, 36th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Frank Clay (born April 28, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).1 He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels2 and was selected in the fourth round of the 1966 NFL draft. Clay was also selected in the fifth round of the 1966 AFL draft by the Denver Broncos.

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References

  1. Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. New York: HarperCollins, 1999. 690.
  2. Boyles, Bob & Paul Guido. The USA Today College Football Encyclopedia, 2009–2010. Skyhorse, 2009. 1084.