William R. Moore (American football)
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). Moore 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 until 1957. His coaching record at Allegheny was 11–19–2. As of the conclusion.[2] He died on his 89th birthday in 2011.[3]
 Moore on a 1948 Bowman football card | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1922 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 14, 2011 (aged 89) Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
| Playing career | |
| 1942–1943, 1946 | Penn State |
| 1947–1949 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Position(s) | Tackle, guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1954–1957 | Allegheny |
| 1958–? | Cornell (line) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 11–19–2 |
References
- "Red Moore Elected Football Coach at Allegheny College". The Beaver Valley Times. June 9, 1954. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- DeLassus, David. "Allegheny Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- William R. Moore at Find a Grave
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