Joe Boyd (American football) explained

Joe Boyd
Position1:Tackle
Birth Date:5 May 1917
Birth Place:Jacksonville, Texas, U.S.
College:Texas A&M University
High School:Crozier Tech High School
Nfldraftedyear:1940
Nfldraftedround:6
Nfldraftedpick:48
Nfldraftedteam:Washington Redskins
Playing Years1:1937–1939
Playing Team1:Texas A&M
Career Highlights:

Joe M. Boyd (May 5, 1917 – June 1, 2009) was an American football player and evangelist. Boyd attended Texas A&M University where he played at the tackle position on the undefeated national champion 1939 Texas A&M Aggies football team. He was selected by the Sporting News, Collier's Weekly magazine, the New York Sun, Boys' Life magazine, and the Collegiate Writers as a first-team player on the 1939 College Football All-America Team.[1] [2] [3] [4] After leaving Texas A&M, Boyd became an evangelist and preacher.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: ESPN College Football Encyclopedia. 1178. ESPN Books. 2005. 1401337031.
  2. News: The 1939 All-American, All-Scout Team. Boys' Life. February 1940. 25.
  3. News: Harmon Is Chosen Captain on Collegiate Writers' All-American. Columbia Daily Spectator. December 13, 1939. 1.
  4. News: N.Y. Sun Picks All American. Modesto Bee And News-Herald. 1939-12-02.
  5. Web site: Aggie Hall of Famer Dr. Joe Boyd Passes Away. June 2, 2009. Texas A&M University.