| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 15, 1923 Martins Ferry, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 1998 (aged 75) Claremont, California, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1945–1946 | Maryland |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1950–1952 | Richmond HS (IN) |
| 1953–1955 | Purdue (assistant) |
| 1956–1959 | Purdue (backfield) |
| 1960 | George Washington |
| 1961–1964 | Virginia |
| 1965–1968 | Navy |
| 1969 | Boston Patriots (DB) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 36–48–5 (college) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 North Central Conference (HS) (1951, 1952) | |
| Awards | |
| ACC Coach of the Year (1961) | |
William T. Elias (March 15, 1923 – June 28, 1998)[1] was an American football coach. He served as the head coach at George Washington University, the University of Virginia, and the United States Naval Academy. Elias compiled a career college football record of 36–48–5.