Billy Tidwell
American football player and coach (1930–1990)
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Billy Reyne Tidwell (August 3, 1930 – December 19, 1990) was an American professional football player and coach.[1] Tidwell was drafted in the third round of the 1952 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[2] He served as the head football coach at Sam Houston State University from 1974 to 1977, compiling a record of 11–30–1.[3]
PositionsHalfback, defensive back
BornAugust 3, 1930
Hearne, Texas, U.S.
Hearne, Texas, U.S.
DiedDecember 19, 1990 (aged 60)
Trinity, Texas, U.S.
Trinity, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
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| Positions | Halfback, defensive back | ||||||||
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| Born | August 3, 1930 Hearne, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | December 19, 1990 (aged 60) Trinity, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 178 lb (81 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Texas A&M | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1952: 3rd round, 33rd overall pick | ||||||||
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| Regular season | 11–30–1 (.274) | ||||||||
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
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| 1974 | Sam Houston State | 4–7 | 4–5 | T–6th | |||||
| 1975 | Sam Houston State | 3–8 | 3–6 | 7th | |||||
| 1976 | Sam Houston State | 3–5–1 | 2–5 | 6th | |||||
| 1977 | Sam Houston State | 1–10 | 1–6 | 7th | |||||
| Sam Houston State: | 11–30–1 | 10–22 | |||||||
| Total: | 11–30–1 | ||||||||
