Bill Lopasky

William Joseph Lopasky (born January 29, 1937) is an American former professional football offensive guard who played for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers and was selected by the 49ers in the 13th round of the 1959 NFL draft.

Early life William Joseph Lopasky was born on January 29, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He attended Lehman High School in Lehman Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He worked as a gravedigger in his hometown of Lehman before the 1957 season. Lopasky played for the varsity team in 1957 but did not earn a letter. He was named Associated Press (AP) and United Press first-team All-Southern Conference in 1958 and AP first-team All-Southern Conference in 1959. Lopasky was the Mountaineer team captain his senior year in 1959. He was waived on September 11, 1961, before the start of the 1961 season. Lopasky played in ten games during the 1961 season as a reserve offensive guard/linebacker.

Lopasky signed with the New York Jets of the American Football League in 1963. Bill was a teacher for 37 years.