About Bill Kurlish
Lived 1920 – 2000 (aged 79–80). Bill Kurlish was an American electrical engineer.
William Kurlish (August 15, 1913 – March 24, 2000) is an American former college football player for the Penn Quakers. He was selected by the Brooklyn Dodgers in the fourth round of the 1937 NFL draft with the 33rd overall pick.
Early life Kurlish moved to Delaware County as a teenager and attended Ridley High School. At Ridley, he was a member of the track and football teams.
College career Kurlish earned a scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania and completed a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
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Who was Bill Kurlish?
American football player and engineer
When was Bill Kurlish born?
Bill Kurlish was born in 1920 in Philadelphia.
When did Bill Kurlish die?
Bill Kurlish died on 24 March 2000 in Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What was Bill Kurlish's occupation?
Bill Kurlish was an electrical engineer.
What nationality was Bill Kurlish?
Bill Kurlish was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Kurlish. https://biography.guide/bill-kurlish/
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