Bill Donohoe

William Wilson Donohoe (April 1, 1904 – October 9, 1972), sometimes listed as Bill Donohue,

College football Donohoe played college football as a halfback for Carnegie Tech from 1924 to 1926. He also led the team to a 14–0 victory over intra-city rival Pitt. On his graduation from Carnegie in June 1927, The Pittsburgh Press described him as the "real star" of the team and "one of the greatest of all Carnegie backfield men." In 1946, he was selected as the greatest left halfback in the school's history.

Professional football In July 1927, Donohoe signed to play professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Frankford Yellow Jackets. During Frankford's 1927 season, he played appeared in a total of eight NFL games, three as a starter.

Coaching career and military service After his playing career ended, Donohue coached the sport at Saint Francis College, Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, and St. Mary's High School in Miami. During World War II, Donohoe served in the army. He also served as the school's basketball coach. He resigned from both positions in December 1948. The Carnegie football program won only one game and sustained a 19-game losing streak during Donohoe's three years as head coach.

Later life Donohoe died in 1972 at age 68 in San Dimas, California.