William A. Kay (April 4, 1925 – May 23, 2007) was an American football tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Iowa.
 Kay c. 1948 | |
| No. 33 | |
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| Position: | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 4, 1925 Walnut, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died: | May 23, 2007 (aged 82) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Iowa |
| NFL draft: | 1949 / Round: 4 / Pick: 35 |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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University of Iowa
Kay was a prominent member of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team of the University of Iowa. His all-star jersey can be seen in the Iowa Football Museum.
1946
Kay is listed as team MVP.[1] Kay helped clear the way for Bob Smith, the team's first 500-yard rusher since Ozzie Simmons in 1936.[2][3]
1948
He was selected second-team All-American[4] and first-team All-Big Nine by the Associated Press.[5][6] He led the conference in minutes played.[2] In his final game, he blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone for an Iowa touchdown in a win over Boston University.[2][7] Kay also played in all-star football games.[8][9]
New York Giants
Kay entered the 1949 season injured.[10] He was drafted in the 4th round of the 1949 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Kay was one of seven tackles signed to the team in 1949.[11] Kay signed a one-year contract reportedly worth $6,750.[12] He entered the draft injured and unfortunately, never played a professional game.