Bill Walsh (American football, born 1927)

William Henry Walsh (September 8, 1927 – May 13, 2012) was an American professional football center who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL), all with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walsh then coached in both college and professional football between 1955 and 1991.

Walsh was born September 8, 1927, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, where he played prep football at Phillipsburg High School before graduating in 1945, and then attended the University of Notre Dame.Smith, Wilfird. "GRIDIRON HOPES OF 1945 IRISH REST ON FROSH: Loss of Szymanski Is Heavy Blow", Chicago Tribune, September 12, 1945. Accessed March 14, 2011. "Devore is concentrating on the development of Bill Walsh, a freshman from Phillipsburg, Pa., who truly is a great prospect..."

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