Billy Patterson

Billy Patterson
No. 57
Position:Quarterback/ Halfback/ Punter
Personal information
Born:(1918-08-20)August 20, 1918
Hillsboro, Texas, U.S.
Died:July 10, 1998(1998-07-10) (aged 79)
McAllen, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:167 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High school:Hillsboro (TX)
College:Baylor
NFL draft:1939: 3rd round, 17th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-American (1938)
  • 2× First-team All-SWC (1937, 1938)
  • Baylor 1930s All-Decade Team
  • East–West Shrine Game MVP (1939)
  • Baylor Hall of Fame (1963)
  • Texas High School Football Hall of Fame (1988)
Career NFL statistics
Games Played/ Started:19/ 10
Pass Completions/ Attempts:48/ 155
Passing Yards:756
Passing Touchdowns:6
Rushing Attempts/ Yards:101/ 205
Punts/ Yards:51/ 1993
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph William "Billy" Patterson Jr. (August 20, 1918 July 10, 1998) was an American football player who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers.