Bill Yoest Explained

Bill Yoest
Number:63
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:26 November 1951
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:251
High School:North Catholic
(Cranberry, Pennsylvania)
College:NC State (1970–1973)
Undraftedyear:1974
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Bill Yoest (born November 26, 1951) is an American former football offensive tackle who played college football for the NC State Wolfpack, where he was a consensus All-American in 1973.[1] He played for the Houston Texans and the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL).

Early years

Yoest played high school football at North Catholic High School. He was named in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's 1968 All-Catholic team and named to the third team, Associated Press All-State.[2]

College career

Yoest was a four-year letterman for the NC State Wolfpack from 1970 to 1973. He was a consensus All-American in 1973. Yoest was a two-time first-team All-ACC selection and won the 1973 ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.[3] He was selected to the 1974 Hula Bowl and the East–West Shrine Game, where he was elected co-captain of the East squad. Number 63 was retired in Yoest's honor by the NC State Wolfpack at halftime of the September 27, 2003 game against North Carolina.[4]

Professional career

Yoest spent one season in the WFL with the Houston Texans and the Florida Blazers.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 2014. August 16, 2014. 6. November 26, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181126094941/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2014/awards.pdf. dead.
  2. News: N.C. State Gets North's Yoest . . February 15, 1969 . 23 August 2014.
  3. Web site: Bill Yoest . raycomsports.com . 23 August 2014.
  4. Web site: 63 Bill Yoest . https://archive.today/20140824014702/http://www.gopack.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bill_yoest_196647.html . dead . 24 August 2014 . gopack.com . 23 August 2014 .
  5. Web site: ACC Announces 2008 Football Championship Game Legends Class . hokiesports.com . October 1, 2008 . 23 August 2014.