William R. Moore (American football)

For other people named William Moore, see William Moore (disambiguation).

William R. Moore
Moore on a 1948 Bowman football card
Biographical details
Born(1922-12-14)December 14, 1922
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 2011(2011-12-14) (aged 89)
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1942–1943, 1946Penn State
1947–1949Pittsburgh Steelers
Position(s)Tackle, guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1954–1957Allegheny
1958–?Cornell (line)
Head coaching record
Overall11–19–2

William Roy "Red" Moore Jr. (December 14, 1922 – December 14, 2011) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Pennsylvania State University and three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1947–1949). captained the Penn State Nittany Lions football team in 1946.[1] Moore served as the head football coach at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania for four seasons, from 1954 to 1957, compiling a record of 11–19–2. He died on his 89th birthday in 2011.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Allegheny Gators (Independent) (1954–1957)
1954 Allegheny 2–6
1955 Allegheny 2–6
1956 Allegheny 4–3–1
1957 Allegheny 3–4–1
Allegheny: 11–19–2
Total: 11–19–2

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References

  1. ^ "Red Moore Elected Football Coach at Allegheny College". The Beaver Valley Times. June 9, 1954. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
  2. ^ "NCAA Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Football Year-by-Year Results". Allegheny College. Retrieved July 9, 2024.


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