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Bill Tate (American football)

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Bill Tate
Tate, circa 1951
Biographical details
Born (1931-09-09) September 9, 1931 (age 93)
Mattoon, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1950–1952Illinois
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1959–1963Illinois (assistant)
1964–1968Wake Forest
Head coaching record
Overall17–32–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
ACC Coach of the Year (1964)
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame (1996)

William L. Tate (born September 9, 1931) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Wake Forest University from 1964 to 1968, compiling a record of 17–32–1. Tate is a graduate of Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois. Tate played college football as a fullback at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign from 1950 to 1952. He was the MVP of the 1952 Rose Bowl, rushing for 150 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns as Illinois defeated Stanford, 40–7.[1][2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Atlantic Coast Conference) (1964–1968)
1964 Wake Forest 5–5 4–3 T–3rd
1965 Wake Forest 3–7 2–4 7th
1966 Wake Forest 3–7 2–4 6th
1967 Wake Forest 4–6 3–4 5th
1968 Wake Forest 2–7–1 2–3–1 6th
Wake Forest: 17–32–1 13–18–1
Total: 17–32–1

References

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  1. ^ "Wake Forest Hires Bill Tate As Football Coach for 4 Years". Herald and Review. January 30, 1964. p. 21. Retrieved July 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ King, Don (November 19, 1968). "Bill Tate Quits As Wake Forest Football Coach". The Herald-Sun. p. 16. Retrieved July 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.