Bill Walsh (American football, born 1927)
American football player and coach (1927–2012)
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William Henry Walsh (September 8, 1927 – May 13, 2012)[1][2] was an American professional football center who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL), all with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[3] Walsh then coached in both college and professional football between 1955 and 1991.[4]
PositionCenter
BornSeptember 8, 1927
Phillipsburg, New Jersey, U.S.
Phillipsburg, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMay 13, 2012 (aged 84)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Walsh on a 1951 Bowman football card | |||||||||
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| Position | Center | ||||||||
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| Born | September 8, 1927 Phillipsburg, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | May 13, 2012 (aged 84) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Phillipsburg | ||||||||
| College | Notre Dame | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1949: 3rd round, 26th overall pick | ||||||||
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Walsh was born September 8, 1927, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, where he played prep football at Phillipsburg High School before graduating in 1945, and then attended the University of Notre Dame.[2][5]
