Bill Cronin

William Cronin (December 5, 1901 – March 16, 1956) was an American professional football fullback who played three seasons with the Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College. He was also a member of the Boston Bulldogs of the American Football League (AFL).

Early life Cronin played high school football at Hingham High School in Hingham, Massachusetts. He started the Harbormen hockey team in the early 1940s. He was inducted into the Hingham High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.

College career Cronin played college football for the Boston College Eagles. After Cronin's death in 1956, the local Hingham athletic field located at the High School was renamed "Cronin Field".