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William Miller Edwards (June 21, 1905 – June 12, 1987) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Western Reserve University, Vanderbilt University and Wittenberg University in a career lasting more than 30 years, compiling a win-loss-tie record of 168–45–8.
William Miller Edwards (June 21, 1905 – June 12, 1987) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Western Reserve University, Vanderbilt University and Wittenberg University in a career lasting more than 30 years, compiling a win-loss-tie record of 168–45–8.
1986. Position: Coach. Years: Case Western Reserve [OH] (1935-40), Vanderbilt (1949-52), Wittenberg [OH] (1955-68) Place of Birth: Massillon OH. Date of Birth: Jun 21, 1905. Place of Death: Springfield, OH. Date of Death: Jun 12, 1987. Bill Edwards was a high school dropout, but he came back to reach the top in his profession.
Bill Edwards, Class: Induction: 1986 Sport(s): - Position: Coach Years: Case Western Reserve [OH]
After earning his reputation as an All-America center at Wittenberg in 1929, Bill Edwards began his 51-year coaching career at Springfield High School in 1931, and in 1933 became head football at Western Reserve University, where in six years, his teams posted a 49-6-6 record, including three undefeated seasons.
Who was Bill Edwards? William Miller "Bill" Edwards was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Western Reserve University, Vanderbilt University and Wittenberg University in a career lasting more than 30 years, compiling a win-loss-tie record of 168–45–8.
William Miller Edwards (June 21, 1905 – June 12, 1987) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Western Reserve University, Vanderbilt University and Wittenberg University in a career lasting more than 30 years, compiling a win-loss-tie record of 168–45–8.
