About William Ordway
Lived 1917 – 1999 (aged 82). William Ordway was an American head coach and american football player.
Allan William Ordway (May 8, 1917 – September 7, 1999) was an American gridiron football player and coach of football, basketball, and baseball. He served as the head football coach at Jamestown College—now known as the University of Jamestown—in Jamestown, North Dakota from 1949 to 1950 seasons, compiling a record of 5–11.
Ordway played football for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the early 1940s.
He died of a rare lung disease, pseudomonas, in 1999. He had been in declining health in the recent years leading up to his death. He was cremated with his ashes scattered at a park.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Ordway?
American football coach (1917-1999)
When was William Ordway born?
William Ordway was born on 8 May 1917 in Mandan.
When did William Ordway die?
William Ordway died on 7 September 1999 in Arlington.
What was William Ordway's occupation?
William Ordway was a head coach and american football player.
What nationality was William Ordway?
William Ordway was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Ordway. https://biography.guide/william-ordway/
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