About William Muir
Lived 1895 – 1967 (aged 71). William Muir was an American basketball coach.
William George Muir (February 1, 1895 – January 5, 1967) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at Northern Illinois University from 1923 to 1925, compiling a record of 11–9–3. Muir was also the head basketball coach at Northern Illinois from 1923 to 1926 and the head baseball coach at the school from 1924 to 1926. He graduated from the University of Missouri and also attended coaching school at the University of Illinois. Prior to coming to Northern Illinois, he had taught and coached in Kansas, Texas, and in Decatur, Illinois.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Muir?
American football, basketball, and baseball coach
When was William Muir born?
William Muir was born on 1 February 1895 in Brock.
When did William Muir die?
William Muir died on 5 January 1967 in Howard County.
What was William Muir's occupation?
William Muir was a basketball coach.
What nationality was William Muir?
William Muir was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Muir (coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Muir. https://biography.guide/william-muir-basketball-coach/
MLA: "William Muir." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-muir-basketball-coach/.
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