W. P. Astle
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BornJuly 27, 1902
Newton, Kansas, U.S.[1]
Newton, Kansas, U.S.[1]
DiedDecember 1983 (aged 81)
Newton, Kansas, U.S.
Newton, Kansas, U.S.
1937–1939McPherson
Overall9–15–3
 Castle at a reception for Homer Woodson Hargiss | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 27, 1902 Newton, Kansas, U.S.[1] |
| Died | December 1983 (aged 81) Newton, Kansas, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1937–1939 | McPherson |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 9–15–3 |
William Pierce "Buck" Astle (July 27, 1902 – December 1983) was an American football player, coach and official.[2]
Astle played multiple sports at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He has been inducted into the "Athletic Hall of Honor" at the school in three sports: football, basketball, and baseball.[3] At Emporia, he played under coach Homer Woodson Hargiss.[4]
Coaching career
Astle was the head football coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas, serving for three seasons, from 1937 to 1939, and compiling a record of 9–15–3.[5]
