William C. Davis (American football)
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BornJuly 21, 1938
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 2020 (aged 81)
Estero, Florida, U.S.
Estero, Florida, U.S.
c. 1959Mount Union
PositionsQuarterback, defensive back
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 21, 1938 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 2020 (aged 81) Estero, Florida, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| c. 1959 | Mount Union |
| Positions | Quarterback, defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1964–1966 | Austintown Fitch HS (OH) |
| 1967 | Westminster (PA) (assistant) |
| 1968–1972 | Adrian |
| 1973–1975 | Michigan State (off. backs) |
| 1976–1978 | Philadelphia Eagles (TE) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1979–1981 | Miami Dolphins (dir. pro pers.) |
| 1981–1986 | Cleveland Browns (VP player pers.) |
| 1986–1990 | Philadelphia Eagles (VP player pers.) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 20–24 (college) 18–8–1 (high school) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 3 MIAA (1970–1972) | |
William C. Davis Sr. (July 21, 1938 – January 18, 2020) was an American football player, coach, and executive. He served as the head football coach at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan for five seasons, from 1968 to 1972, compiling a record of 20–24.[1] He was later director of pro personnel for the National Football League (NFL) Miami Dolphins, vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns,[2] and vice president of player personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles. On January 18, 2020, Davis died at the age of 81 from Alzheimer's disease.[3]
Davis' son, Billy, is an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL.
