About Bill Walsh
Lived 1927 – 2012 (aged 84). Bill Walsh was an American american football player.
William Henry Walsh (September 8, 1927 – May 13, 2012) was an American professional football center who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL), all with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walsh then coached in both college and professional football between 1955 and 1991.
Walsh was born September 8, 1927, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, where he played prep football at Phillipsburg High School before graduating in 1945, and then attended the University of Notre Dame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Walsh?
American football player and coach (1927-2012)
When was Bill Walsh born?
Bill Walsh was born on 8 September 1927 in Phillipsburg.
When did Bill Walsh die?
Bill Walsh died on 13 May 2012 in Atlanta.
What was Bill Walsh's occupation?
Bill Walsh was an american football player.
What nationality was Bill Walsh?
Bill Walsh was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Walsh (American football, born 1927)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Walsh. https://biography.guide/bill-walsh-american-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Walsh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-walsh-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Walsh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-walsh-american-football-player/.
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