About Bill Jones
Lived 1914 – 1999 (aged 84). Bill Jones was an American american football player.
William Jones (October 2, 1914 – May 25, 1999) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana from 1957 to 1965. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, Jones was named the most valuable player by his teammate his senior year.
A successful prep coach, Jones accepted the Indiana State job in the fall of 1957; he's currently 4th in ISU annuals for coaching wins, possesses the only conference title in 110+ seasons of Indiana State Univ football history and was a 3-time "Coach of the Year" in the Indiana Collegiate Conference.
He held degrees from Ohio Wesleyan (B.A.) and Indiana State (M.A.); he won conferences titles at Indiana State as well as Sullivan High.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Jones?
American football player and coach (1914–1999)
When was Bill Jones born?
Bill Jones was born on 2 October 1914 in Clinton.
When did Bill Jones die?
Bill Jones died on 25 May 1999.
What was Bill Jones's occupation?
Bill Jones was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Jones?
Bill Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Jones (Indiana State football coach)
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