Billy Kidd (American football)

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Billy Kidd
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Personal information
Born: (1959-11-28) November 28, 1959 (age 64)
Dallas, Texas
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Keller
College: Houston
Undrafted: 1983
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

William Wayne Kidd Jr. (born November 28, 1959) is a former American football Center who played for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Houston. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Billy Kidd Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  2. "Billy Kidd, C". Nfl.com. Retrieved June 17, 2021.