Billy Truax

Billy Truax
No. 87
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born(1943-07-15)July 15, 1943
Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 7, 2026(2026-01-07) (aged 82)
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolHoly Cross (New Orleans, Louisiana)
CollegeLSU
NFL draft1964: 2nd round, 26th overall pick
AFL draft1964: 2nd round, 14th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions199
Receiving yards2,458
Touchdowns17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Frederick Truax (July 15, 1943 – January 7, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the LSU Tigers.