William C. Davis (American football)

William C. Davis
Biographical details
Born(1938-07-21)July 21, 1938
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 2020(2020-01-18) (aged 81)
Estero, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
c. 1959Mount Union
Position(s)Quarterback, defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1964–1966Austintown Fitch HS (OH)
1967Westminster (PA) (assistant)
1968–1972Adrian
1973–1975Michigan State (off. backs)
1976–1978Philadelphia Eagles (TE)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1979–1981Miami Dolphins (dir. pro pers.)
1981–1986Cleveland Browns (VP player pers.)
1986–1990Philadelphia Eagles (VP player pers.)
Head coaching record
Overall20–24 (college)
18–8–1 (high school)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
3 MIAA (1970–1972)

William C. Davis Sr. (July 21, 1938 – January 18, 2020) was an American football player, coach, and executive. He served as the head football coach at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan for five seasons, from 1968 to 1972, compiling a record of 20–24.[1] He was later director of pro personnel for the National Football League (NFL) Miami Dolphins, vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns,[2] and vice president of player personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles. On January 18, 2020, Davis died at the age of 81 from Alzheimer's disease.[3]

Davis' son, Billy, is an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL.

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Adrian Bulldogs (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1968–1972)
1968 Adrian 1–7 1–4 T–5th
1969 Adrian 3–6 0–5 6th
1970 Adrian 6–3 4–1 T–1st
1971 Adrian 5–4 4–1 T–1st
1972 Adrian 5–4 4–1 T–1st
Adrian: 20–24 13–12
Total: 20–24
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ^ DeLassus, David. "Adrian Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved November 15, 2010.
  2. ^ "Browns Hire Davis". Youngstown, Ohio: The Youngstown Vindicator. July 17, 1981. p. 17. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  3. ^ McPherson, Chris (January 19, 2020). "Former assistant coach and executive Bill Davis Sr. passes away at 81". philadelphiaeagles.com. Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved January 19, 2020.


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