William Frederick Truax was born on July 15,1943 and is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys.
13 Facts About Billy Truax
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Billy Truax attended Holy Cross, where he practiced football, basketball, baseball and track.
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Billy Truax became a starter as a sophomore and was mainly used as a blocker for running back Earl Gros, tallying 5 receptions for 61 yards.
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Billy Truax played defense during his career, collecting 2 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.
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Billy Truax was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 1964 NFL draft.
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Billy Truax was selected by the Houston Oilers in the second round of the 1964 AFL Draft.
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Billy Truax lost 6 weeks and was traded to the Rams without having played a down for the Browns on August 31, in exchange for a 1965 second round draft choice.
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Billy Truax had 7 receptions for 62 yards against the Green Bay Packers.
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Billy Truax had 6 receptions for 74 yards against the Baltimore Colts.
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On May 19,1971, Billy Truax was traded along with wide receiver Wendell Tucker to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for wide receiver Lance Rentzel.
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Billy Truax only had 15 receptions for 232 yards and one touchdown, but was a part of the Cowboys' Super Bowl VI championship team.
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Billy Truax was only able to play in 6 games and catch 4 passes for 49 yards.
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Billy Truax was released before the start of the season.