Roy Gagnon

Q: When did Roy Gagnon die?

Roy Gagnon died on June 29, 2000.

Q: How old was Roy Gagnon when they died?

Roy Gagnon was 87 years old at the time of death.

Roy Joseph Maurice Gagnon (GUY-on; January 6, 1913 – June 29, 2000) was an American professional football guard who played one season with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Oregon.

Early life and college

Roy Joseph Maurice Gagnon was born on January 6, 1913, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis. He played three years as a guard on the football team. Gagnon also played baseball in high school.

Gagnon was a member of the Oregon Ducks of the University of Oregon from 1931 to 1934. He was a guard on the freshman team in 1931 and a three-year letterman from 1932 to 1934. He majored in economics at Oregon.

Professional career

Gagnon signed with the Detroit Lions in 1935 and played in four games for the team as a guard during the 1935 season. He wore number 24 while with the Lions.