Billy Newsome
William Ray Newsome (born March 2, 1948) is a former American football defensive end in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and the Chicago Bears. He played college football at Grambling State University.
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| Born: | March 2, 1948 Jacksonville, Texas, United States |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
| College | Grambling State |
| NFL draft | 1970 / Round: 5 / Pick: 122 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1970–1972 | Baltimore Colts |
| 1973–1974 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1975–1976 | New York Jets |
| 1977 | Chicago Bears |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
| Interceptions | 3 |
| INT yards | 20 |
| INT TDs | 1 |
| Fumble recoveries | 8 |
| Games started | 77 |
He was traded along with a 1973 fourth-round pick (86th overall–Jim Merlo) from the Colts to the Saints for a 1973 first-round selection (2nd overall–Bert Jones) on January 29, 1973.[1][2]
References
- Wallace, William N. "Jets Get 2 Saints To Help Defense," The New York Times, Tuesday, January 30, 1973. Retrieved November 1, 2020
- 1973 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, January 30 (Rounds 1–7) & 31 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 1, 2020
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