Bill Archie

Bill Archie
Biographical details
Born(1930-12-25)December 25, 1930
Welch, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 2022(2022-03-19) (aged 91)
Playing career
Football
1951–1953West Virginia State
Basketball
c. 1950West Virginia State
Position(s)Quarterback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1961–1966Norfolk State
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1970–1984Norfolk State
Head coaching record
Overall21–25

William L. Archie (December 25, 1930 – March 19, 2022) was an American football coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Norfolk State University from 1961 to 1966, compiling a record of 21–25. Archie was also the athletic director at Norfolk State from 1970 to 1984.[1][2]

A native of Welch, West Virginia, Archie attended West Virginia State University, where he played football and basketball.[3]

Archie died on March 19, 2022, at the age of 91.[4][5]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Norfolk State Spartans (Independent) (1961)
1961 Norfolk State 3–4
Norfolk State Spartans (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1962–1966)
1962 Norfolk State 5–3 3–3 9th
1963 Norfolk State 4–4 4–3 10h
1964 Norfolk State 2–5 2–5 15th
1965 Norfolk State 4–4 4–4 11th
1966 Norfolk State 3–5 3–5 9th
Norfolk State: 21–25 16–20
Total: 21–25

References

  1. ^ Denn, Charlie (April 20, 1984). "NSU's Archie: 'I was forced out'". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. p. 31. Retrieved May 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ Denn, Charlie (April 20, 1984). "Is power play troubling NSU? (continued)". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. p. 33. Retrieved May 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "William B. Archie". West Virginia State University. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  4. ^ Jeter, Fred (March 31, 2022). "Longtime NSU coach and AD William 'Bill' Archie dies at 92". Richmond Free Press. Richmond, Virginia. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  5. ^ "William L. Archie". The Virginian-Pilot. Norfolk, Virginia. March 25, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022 – via Legacy.com.


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