William Gay (defensive end)
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William Gay | |
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Date of birth: | May 28, 1955 |
Place of birth: | San Francisco, California |
Career information | |
Position(s): | DE |
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
College: | Southern California |
NFL Draft: | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55 |
Organizations | |
As player: | |
1978-1987 1988 |
Detroit Lions Minnesota Vikings |
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com |
William Gay is a retired American football defensive end.
[edit] High school career
In the early 1970s, William was known to many of his friends at San Diego's Hoover High School as "Musty" Gay. He played defensive end and tight end.
[edit] College career
Gay played college football at the University of Southern California. He transferred from San Diego City College.
[edit] Professional career
Gay played in the National Football League between 1978 and 1988. He had 44 quarterback sacks.