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Bill McWatters
Personal information
Born: (1942-08-01) August 1, 1942 (age 81)
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Teague
College:North Texas
Position:Fullback
NFL draft:1964 / Round: 8 / Pick: 103
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:14
Rushing yards:60
Rushing Touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Billie Pittman McWatters (born August 1, 1942) is a former American football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and in several minor leagues. He played college football at North Texas.

Early life and high school

McWatters was born and grew up in

Teague High School. He was named All-Central Texas and All-District in football as a senior.[1]

College career

McWatters was a member of the North Texas State Eagles for three seasons. He became a starter as a sophomore and was used primarily as a blocking back.[2] McWatters left the team after his junior year to play professionally.

Professional career

McWatters was selected in the eighth round of the

1964 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.[3] In training camp as a rookie, Tom Franckhauser suffered a near-fatal and career-ending brain injury when he attempted to tackle McWatters during a scrimmage.[4] He played in 11 games with one start as rookie, serving mostly as the backup to Pro Bowl fullback Bill Brown and rushing for 60 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries.[5][6] He then signed with the Florida Brahmans of the North American Football League.[7] He joined the Richmond Rebels of the Continental Football League in 1966.[8] McWatters was signed by the Richmond Roadrunners of the Atlantic Coast Football League in 1967 and played there for two seasons.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Four Repeaters Named To Super Centex Unit". Waco News-Tribune. December 6, 1959. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "20 Lettermen Help '63 Grid Outlook". The North Texan. 12 (4). February 1963. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  3. ^ Busby, Roy (August 1964). "Eight Eagles Try Pro Ranks; Smith On All-Star Unit". The North Texan. 15 (4). Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  4. The Sumter Daily Item
    . Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  5. ^ Maule, Tex (September 13, 1965). "THE DUTCHMAN IS HALF AN INCH AWAY". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  6. ^ "Bill McWatters Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  7. ^ "NFL Hand-Me-Downs Beat Brahmans 24-13". Tampa Tribune. September 20, 1965. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  8. ^ "Panthers 'Subs' run past Rebels 38-17". Orlando Sentinel. September 25, 1966. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  9. ^ "Full House for Toros-Richmond Struggle". San Antonio Express-News. October 15, 1967. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
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