Bill Svoboda

Bill Svoboda
No. 67, 31, 30
PositionsLinebacker
Fullback
Personal information
Born(1928-07-12)July 12, 1928
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 1980(1980-06-20) (aged 51)
Houma, Louisiana, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolBonham (Bonham, Texas)
CollegeTulane
NFL draft1950: 3rd round, 29th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions9
Fumble recoveries12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Ray Svoboda (July 12, 1928 – June 20, 1980) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants. He played college football for the Tulane Green Wave and was selected in the third round of the 1950 NFL draft. Svoboda died after suffering a heart attack while jogging.

His wife Joyce, who appeared on the Nov 4,1957 evening episode of “The Price Is Right” hosted by Bill Cullen, responded to his question about her size saying she was 4’10” and weighed 89lbs. She described William as 6’1” and 220lbs. While she didn't win any prizes, she received a Polaroid camera as a parting gift.

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