Bill Bishop (American football)
William Eugene Bishop (May 8, 1931 – May 14, 1998) was an American football defensive lineman who played 10 seasons in the National Football League.
| Born: | May 8, 1931 Borger, Texas |
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| Died: | May 14, 1998 (aged 67) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
| College | North Texas State |
| NFL draft | 1952 / Round: 8 / Pick: 90 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1952–1960 | Chicago Bears |
| 1961 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
A former United States Air Force member, he played college football at North Texas State. Much of his pro career was spent with the Chicago Bears; although he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was traded to Chicago shortly after.[1] He spent nine seasons with the Bears, remaining close with his teammates but frequently clashing with coach George Halas for salary reasons; in 1960, Bishop remarked, "Halas brainwashes you so much you don't want to play with anybody else; it's like playing for the New York Yankees."[2] Bishop later became team captain of the inaugural Minnesota Vikings in 1961.[1]
In the early 1970s, he coached the Winfield Giants Pop Warner team in Winfield, Illinois.
References
- Kuleta, Gene (May 20, 1998). "Former Bear Bill E. Bishop, 67". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 17, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Ney, Al (February 10, 1960). "Bill Bishop Sees Papa Bear As More Sinner Than Saint". The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Retrieved January 17, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.