Bill Neal

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Bill Neal
Biographical details
Born(1931-12-28)December 28, 1931
Russell, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 2024(2024-03-28) (aged 92)
Playing career
1951–1953George Washington
Position(s)Lineman
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1954–1960George Washington (assistant)
1961–1964Virginia (line)
1965Navy (assistant)
1966–1968Pittsburgh (assistant)
1969IUP (DC)
1970–1978IUP
Head coaching record
Overall50–31–3

Bill Neal (December 28, 1931 – March 28, 2024) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from 1970 to 1978, compiling a record of 50–31–3.

Biography

Neal was born in Russell, Kentucky on December 28, 1931.[1] He began his coaching career at George Washington University, where was an assistant coach for seven years, from 1954 to 1960.[2]

Neal died on March 28, 2024, at the age of 92.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
IUP Indians (NCAA College Division independent) (1970–1972)
1970 IUP 5–4
1971 IUP 7–2
1972 IUP 8–1
IUP Indians (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) (1973–1978)
1973 IUP 4–5 NA NA
1974 IUP 6–4 4–2 3rd (West)
1975 IUP 8–1–1 4–1–1 2nd (West)
1976 IUP 4–5 3–3 T–4th (West)
1977 IUP 4–4–1 2–3–1 T–5th (West)
1978 IUP 4–5–1 2–4 5th (West)
IUP: 50–31–3 15–13–2
Total: 50–31–3

References

  1. ^ Bechtel, Sam "Bear" (February 7, 1969). "Meet Bill Neal—Another Trip Around The Block". Indiana Gazette. Indiana, Pennsylvania. p. 16. Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "Bill Neal Seek IUP Football Coaching Post". Indiana Gazette. Indiana, Pennsylvania. June 21, 1970. p. 20. Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "Coach Neal". Legacy. Retrieved March 30, 2024.


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