Young was a native of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and played college football for the Municipal University of Wichita as a quarterback and defensive back.
[1] He earned All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) honors in his senior year.
[2] In 1964, following Macholtz's resignation, Young was promoted to head football coach.
[5] He led the Ravens to a 9–2 record and reached the NAIA Division II National Championship in 1970.
[6] Young also helped coach tennis for the Municipal University of Wichita from 1960 to 1962.