Bill Yoest
American football player (born 1951)
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Bill Yoest (born November 26, 1951) is an American former football offensive tackle who played college football for the NC State Wolfpack, where he was a consensus All-American in 1973.[1] He played for the Houston Texans and the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL).
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| No. 63 | |
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 26, 1951 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | North Catholic (Cranberry, Pennsylvania) |
| College | NC State (1970–1973) |
| NFL draft | 1974: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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Early life
Yoest played high school football at North Catholic High School. He was named in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's 1968 All-Catholic team and named to the third team, Associated Press All-State.[2]
College career
Yoest was a four-year letterman for the NC State Wolfpack from 1970 to 1973. He was a consensus All-American in 1973. Yoest was a two-time first-team All-ACC selection and won the 1973 ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.[3] He was selected to the 1974 Hula Bowl and the East–West Shrine Game, where he was elected co-captain of the East squad. Number 63 was retired in Yoest's honor by the NC State Wolfpack at halftime of the September 27, 2003 game against North Carolina.[4]
Professional career
Yoest spent one season in the WFL with the Houston Texans and the Florida Blazers.[5]