Buddy Young, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Buddy Young

American football player

Date of Birth: 05-Jan-1926

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 01-Sep-1983

Profession: athletics competitor, American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Claude Henry K.
"Buddy" Young (January 5, 1926 – September 5, 1983) was an American football player and track and field athlete.
A native of Chicago, he was Illinois state champ in the 100-yard dash.
The 5'4" Young, also known as the "Bronze Bullet", had exceptional quickness and acceleration.
He is one of the shortest men ever to play in the National Football League (NFL).
As a track star at the University of Illinois, he won the National Collegiate Championships in the 100 and 220-yard dash, tied the world record for the 45 and 60-yard dashes (6.1 in the latter event), and was the Amateur Athletic Union's 100-meter champion.