He played college football for Grambling State University, was the first NFL player from a predominantly black college, and was the first African American to become an NFL front-office administrator (scout and executive with the Rams until 1975).

Younger earned the nickname "Tank" by deftly plowing over countless would-be tacklers.

When he graduated in 1948, his NCAA career total of 60 touchdowns (scored mostly on punt returns and end-around plays) was an all-time record.

After his senior season, he was voted Black College Football's Player of the Year and named a member of the 1948 Pittsburgh Courier All-America team.

The Professional Football Researchers Association named Younger to the PRFA Hall of Very Good Class of 2007.