Bill Austin (American football, born 1928)

Bill Austin
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Austin, circa 1946
No. 75, 60
Position:Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born:(1928-10-18)October 18, 1928
San Pedro, California, U.S.
Died:May 22, 2013(2013-05-22) (aged 84)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:Woodburn (OR)
College:Oregon State
NFL draft:1949 / round: 13 / pick: 126
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Head coaching record
Regular season:17–36–3 (.330)
Record at Pro Football Reference
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Lee Austin (October 18, 1928 – May 22, 2013) was an American football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a lineman for the New York Giants for seven seasons and was the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1966 to 1968. Austin also served as the head coach of the Washington Redskins in 1970 following Vince Lombardi's death.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Goldstein, Richard (May 31, 2013). "Bill Austin, 84, Pro Bowl lineman, dies". New York Times. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  2. ^ Eisen, Michael (May 30, 2013). "Remembering former OL & coach Bill Austin". New York Giants. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  3. ^ "Bill Austin – former Oregon State standout, NFL player and coach – dies at 84". The Oregonian. Portland. Associated Press. May 31, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2016.