Bill Glass dominated the trenches as an All-American guard at Baylor University before terrorizing NFL quarterbacks as a fierce defensive end for the Cleveland Browns.
Football Bio
August 16, 1935 – Bill Glass, the former guard from Baylor University and an enshrined player in the College Football Hall of Fame, was born.
Glass’ professional career actually started north of the border with a season in Saskatchewan with the Rough Riders.
He also played 11 seasons in the NFL for both the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns.
As a member of the Browns, he helped the team win the NFL championship in 1964 and the Eastern title in 1965.
Bill Glass cemented his legacy as a dual-threat giant who mastered both sides of the line of scrimmage. He leaves behind an unforgettable football resume, transitioning seamlessly from a dominant collegiate offensive guard to a championship-winning professional defensive end. [National Football Foundation]
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1985.
- NFL Champion: 1964 (Cleveland Browns).
- 4Γ Pro Bowl Selection: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967.
- Unanimous First-Team All-American: 1956.
- First-Team All-SWC: 1956.
- Second-Team All-Pro: 1967.
- Cleveland Browns Legends Program: Inducted in 2007.
- Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1969.
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1987.
- First Round NFL Draft Pick: Selected 12th overall by the Detroit Lions in 1957.
