Billy Tidwell

Billy Tidwell
Biographical details
Born(1930-08-03)August 3, 1930
Hearne, Texas, U.S.
DiedDecember 19, 1990(1990-12-19) (aged 60)
Trinity, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
1949–1951Texas A&M
1954San Francisco 49ers
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1955–1973Sam Houston State (assistant)
1974–1977Sam Houston State
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1974–1979Sam Houston State
Head coaching record
Overall11–30–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Billy Reyne Tidwell (August 3, 1930 – December 19, 1990) was American football player and coach.[1] Tidwell was drafted in the third round of the 1952 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[2] He served as the head football coach at Sam Houston State University from 1974 to 1977, compiling a record of 11–30–1.[3]

  1. ^ "Billy Tidwell". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "All-Time Draft". 49erswebzone.com. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  3. ^ "Billy Tidwell". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.