Billy Anderson (halfback)

Not to be confused with Billy Anderson (quarterback).

Billy Anderson

No. 46
Position:	Halfback
Personal information
Born:	(1929-03-03) March 3, 1929 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	Susan Miller Dorsey (Los Angeles, California)
College:	Compton CC (CA)
NFL draft:	1953 / round: 1 / pick: 6
Career history
Chicago Bears (1953–1954)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Anderson (born George Billy Nelson; March 3, 1929) is an American former professional football player who played two seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Bears with the sixth pick of the first round of the 1953 NFL draft. He played college football at Compton Community College.

Early life

Williams Anderson was born as George Billy Nelson on March 3, 1929, in Los Angeles, California. He attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles. He played college football at Compton Junior College from 1948 to 1949. Anderson later served in the United States Army.

Professional career

Anderson was selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round, with the sixth overall pick, of the 1953 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on April 2, 1953. He played in all 12 games, starting nine, for the Bears during his rookie year in 1953, totaling three receptions for 33 yards, five kick returns for 127 yards, one punt return for seven yards, and one punt for 46 yards. Anderson appeared in seven games, starting one, during the 1954 season, recording three carries for eight yards, one kick return for 15 yards, one fumble, and one fumble recovery. He became a free agent after the 1954 season. He was a listed as a halfback during his time with the Bears and played both offense and defense. He was 6' tall, weighed 198 pounds, and wore jersey number 46.