Bill Yoest
Bill Yoest (born November 26, 1951) is a former American football offensive lineman who played college football at North Carolina State University and attended North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a consensus All-American in 1973.[1] He also played for the Houston Texans and Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL).
No. 63 | |
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Position: | Offensive guard / Offensive tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | November 26, 1951 |
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Pittsburgh (PA) North Catholic |
College: | NC State Wolfpack |
Undrafted: | 1974 |
Career history | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Early years
Yoest played high school football at North Catholic High School. He was named in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's 1968 All-Catholic team and named to the third team, Associated Press All-State.[2]
College career
Yoest was a four-year letterman for the NC State Wolfpack from 1970 to 1973. He was a consensus All-American in 1973. Yoest was a two-time first-team All-ACC selection and won the 1973 ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.[3] He was selected to the 1974 Hula Bowl and the East–West Shrine Game, where he was elected co-captain of the East squad. Number 63 was retired in Yoest's honor by the NC State Wolfpack at halftime of the September 27, 2003 game against North Carolina.[4]
Professional career
Yoest spent one season in the WFL with the Houston Texans and the Florida Blazers.[5]
References
- "2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 2014. p. 6. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- "N.C. State Gets North's Yoest". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 15, 1969. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "Bill Yoest". raycomsports.com. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "63 Bill Yoest". gopack.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- "ACC Announces 2008 Football Championship Game Legends Class". hokiesports.com. October 1, 2008. Retrieved 23 August 2014.