John Esten Whelchel | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Billick" |
| Born | April 1, 1898 Hogansville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 1973 (aged 75) Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1916–1949 |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | San Francisco (CA-38) McCall (DD-400) |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
| Coaching career | |
| Biographical details | |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Playing career | |
| 1916–1919 | Navy |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1919–1924, 1926 | Navy (asst.) |
| 1942–1943 | Navy |
| 1949 | Washington Redskins |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1943 | Navy |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 13–5 (college) 3–3–1 (NFL) |
John Esten "Billick" Whelchel (April 1, 1898 – November 5, 1973) was a decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral, American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at the United States Naval Academy from 1942 to 1943, compiling a record of 13–5. In 1949, he was the head coach for the National Football League's Washington Redskins, tallying a mark of 3–3–1.