 Billy Joe Mantooth from the 1969 edition of The President, the yearbook of Herbert Hoover High School | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | July 23, 1951 Clendenin, West Virginia |
| Died: | July 23, 1986 (aged 35) Sutton, West Virginia |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Clendenin (WV) Herbert Hoover |
| College: | West Virginia |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Undrafted: | 1973 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Billy Joe Mantooth (July 23, 1951 – July 23, 1986) was an American football linebacker from Clendenin, West Virginia, known as "The Man-Eater" during his playing days. He started his career at Ferrum College; after being honored as an NJCAA All-American in 1970,[1] he transferred to West Virginia University.[2] He also later played in the NFL.
- ^ a b "All-Americans". Ferrum College. February 6, 2008. Archived from the original on December 22, 2010. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
- ^ "West Virginia". Helmet Hut.