William Ray Svoboda (July 12, 1928 – June 20, 1980) was an American football linebacker who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants. He played college football at Tulane University and was drafted in the third round of the 1950 NFL Draft. Svoboda died after suffering a heart attack while jogging.

Bill Svoboda

No. 67, 31, 30
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1928-07-12)July 12, 1928 Wichita Falls, Texas
Died:	June 20, 1980(1980-06-20) (aged 51) Houma, Louisiana
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:	Bonham (Bonham, Texas)
College:	Tulane
NFL Draft:	1950 / Round: 3 / Pick: 29
Career history
Chicago Cardinals (1950–1953) New York Giants (1954–1958)
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (1953)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

References

External links

• Bill Svoboda at Find a Grave

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