William Eugene Cody (born August 2, 1944 in Greenwood, Mississippi) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played six seasons for the Detroit Lions (1966), the New Orleans Saints (1967–1970), and the Philadelphia Eagles (1972).
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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Born: | (1944-08-02) August 2, 1944 (age 77) Greenwood, Mississippi | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Boone (Orlando, Florida) | ||||||
College: | Auburn | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1966 / Round: 5 / Pick: 67 | ||||||
AFL Draft: | 1966 / Round: 15 / Pick: 132 | ||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
Cody was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in May 2014.[1]
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