William C. Davis (American football) explained

William C. Davis
Birth Date:21 July 1938
Birth Place:Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Estero, Florida, U.S.
Player Years1:c. 1959
Player Team1:Mount Union
Player Positions:Quarterback, defensive back
Coach Years1:1964–1966
Coach Team1:Austintown Fitch HS (OH)
Coach Years2:1967
Coach Team2:Westminster (PA) (assistant)
Coach Years3:1968–1972
Coach Team3:Adrian
Coach Years4:1973–1975
Coach Team4:Michigan State (off. backs)
Coach Years5:1976–1978
Coach Team5:Philadelphia Eagles (TE)
Admin Years1:1979–1981
Admin Team1:Miami Dolphins (dir. pro pers.)
Admin Years2:1981–1986
Admin Team2:Cleveland Browns (VP player pers.)
Admin Years3:1986–1990
Admin Team3:Philadelphia Eagles (VP player pers.)
Overall Record:20–24 (college)
18–8–1 (high school)
Championships:3 MIAA (1970–1972)

William C. Davis Sr. (July 21, 1938 – January 18, 2020) was an American football player, coach, and executive. He served as the head football coach at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan for five seasons, from 1968 to 1972, compiling a record of 20–24.[1] He was later director of pro personnel for the National Football League (NFL) Miami Dolphins, vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns,[2] and vice president of player personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles. On January 18, 2020, Davis died at the age of 81 from Alzheimer's disease.[3]

Davis' son, Billy, is an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL.

Head coaching record

College

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adrian Coaching Records. College Football Data Warehouse. DeLassus. David. November 15, 2010.
  2. Web site: Browns Hire Davis. July 17, 1981. 17. The Youngstown Vindicator. Youngstown, Ohio. April 16, 2013.
  3. Web site: Former assistant coach and executive Bill Davis Sr. passes away at 81. January 19, 2020. McPherson. Chris. Philadelphia Eagles. philadelphiaeagles.com. January 19, 2020.