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Bill Wightkin

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Bill Wightkin
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Wightkin on a 1952 Bowman football card
No. 72, 53, 86
Position:Offensive tackle, Defensive tackle, End
Personal information
Born:(1927-07-28)July 28, 1927
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died:January 25, 1997(1997-01-25) (aged 69)
Westchester, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Detroit Catholic Central
College:Notre Dame
NFL draft:1949 / round: 8 / pick: 79
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William John Wightkin (July 28, 1927 – January 25, 1997) was an American football player.

Career

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He played offensive tackle, defensive tackle and end for eight seasons between 1950 and 1957 for the Chicago Bears.

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