Wilbur Eugene Young, Jr. (April 20, 1949 – July 5, 2014) was an American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, and Washington Redskins.
He also played for the Arizona Wranglers of the United States Football League (USFL).
[1] In addition to football, he also lettered and set a school record in the shot put for the track and field program.
In 1979 with San Diego, starting defensive tackle Louie Kelcher was sidelined for all but three minutes after a knee operation, but Young filled in and was named All-Pro by Sports Illustrated and United Press International.
After retiring from football, Young became an assistant coach at Monticello High School in Charlottesville, Virginia, during which he helped lead the football team to their first state championship appearance in 2003 and first state championship victory in 2007.