Waddy Young
Young (far left, pulling wagon) and his B-29 crew "Waddy's Wagon" | |
| No. 6 | |
|---|---|
| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 4, 1916 Ponca City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 1945 (aged 28) Tokyo, Japanese Empire |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ponca City |
| College | Oklahoma |
| NFL draft | 1939: 3rd round, 20th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army Air Corps |
| Service years | 1942-1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 21st Bomber Command, 73rd Bomb Wing, 497th Bombardment Group, 869th Bombardment Squadron |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal (4) |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Walter Roland Young (September 14, 1916 – January 9, 1945) was an American professional football player who later served in World War II.