Bill Amos
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 6, 1898 Graysville, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 26, 1987 (aged 88) Washington, Pennsylvania |
| Playing career | |
| 1926–1927 | Washington & Jefferson |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1929–1931 | Washington & Jefferson |
| 1932–1936 | Grove City |
| 1937–1945 | Washington HS (PA) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 34–24–8 (college) |
William E. "Bill" Amos (July 6, 1898 – April 26, 1987) was an American college football player and coach.[1] He is considered to be one of the best college football players in Washington & Jefferson College history.[2]
Amos was born in Graysville, Pennsylvania. He attended The Kiski School and was a veteran of World War I.[3]
As a fullback for Washington & Jefferson for was named to the 1926 College Football All-America Team and the 1927 College Football All-America Team.[3]
After graduation, he turned down an offer from Pete Henry to play for the New York Giants and a minor league baseball contract.[3] He returned to coach the Washington & Jefferson College football team from 1929 to 1931, amassing a record of 17–8–3.[4] During the 1929 football season, Amos shared the head coach title with Ray Ride, who would resign after the season citing it being impossible to operate under dual authority.[5] From 1937 through 1946, he was a multi-sport coach at Washington High School.[3] He was a driving force in the creation of PONY Baseball and Softball.[3] He also volunteered at the Brownson House.[3]
In 1932, Amos was seriously injured in an automobile collision, sustaining a fractured skull and broken left arm.[6]
He married Dora Polan[3] in 1928 and with her had three children.[7] Bill Amos died in 1987 at the age of 88.[8] His wife, Dora died the following year.[9]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Bill Amos Featured Speaker - Press Fetes Most Valuable Gridders Tomorrow Night". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh. November 19, 1944. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
- ^ a b c d e f g Smialek, Byron (May 16, 1980). "Friends, Admirers to Escort Bill Amos Down Golden Path". Observer-Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ "Presidents Football Media Guide 2008" (PDF). Washington & Jefferson College. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
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- ^ "Bill Amos Hurt in Auto Crash". The Pittsburgh Press. March 24, 1932. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ "Testimonial Will Honor Bill Amos". Observer-Reporter. May 1, 1980. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ Smialek, Byron (May 3, 1987). "Bill Amos Was City's Last Link With Past". Observer-Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ "Dora Amos". The Pittsburgh Press. March 14, 1988. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
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