Bill Walsh Biography
William Ernest "Bill" Walsh was the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and the Stanford Cardinal football team, during which time he popularized the West Coast offense. After retiring from the 49ers, Walsh worked as sports broadcaster for several years and then returned as head coach at Stanford for three seasons.
Walsh went 102–63–1 with the 49ers, winning ten of his 14 postseason games along with six division titles, three NFC Championship titles, and three Super Bowls. He was named the NFL's Coach of the Year in 1981 and 1984. In 1993, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Source: Wikipedia
Biography Snapshot
- Name:
- Bill Walsh
- Full Name:
- William Ernest Walsh
- Nationality:
- United States of America
- Profession:
- Writer, Coach, Consultant, American Football coach
- Date of Birth:
- November 30, 1931
- Astrological Sign:
- Sagittarius
- Date of Death:
- July 30, 2007
- Age at Death:
- 75
- Cause of Death:
- Leukemia
Bill Walsh Timeline
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