Billy Patterson

This article is about the American football player. For others with the same or similar name, see William 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 / round: 3 / pick: 17
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
Player stats at PFR

Joseph William 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.