William R. Moore (American football)
Biographical details | |
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Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | December 14, 1922
Died | December 14, 2011 (aged 89) Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
Playing career | |
1942–1943, 1946 | Penn State |
1947–1949 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Position(s) | Tackle, guard |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1954–1957 | Allegheny |
1958–? | Cornell (line) |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 11–19–2 |
William Roy "Red" Moore Jr. (December 14, 1922 – December 14, 2011) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Pennsylvania State University and three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1947–1949). captained the Penn State Nittany Lions football team in 1946.[1] Moore served as the head football coach at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania for four seasons, from 1954 to 1957, compiling a record of 11–19–2. He died on his 89th birthday in 2011.
References[]
- ^ "Red Moore Elected Football Coach at Allegheny College". The Beaver Valley Times. June 9, 1954. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- William R. Moore at Find a Grave
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