Sport(s) Football 1937–1939 McPherson | Overall 9–15–3 (.389) Name W. Astle | |
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Born July 27, 1902
Newton, Kansas ( 1902-07-27 ) Died December 1983, Newton, Kansas, United States | ||
William Pierce “Buck” Astle (July 27, 1902 – December 1983) was an American football player, coach, and official in the United States.
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Playing career
Buck Astle played multiple sports at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He has been inducted into the "Athletic Hall of Honor" at the school in three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. At Emporia, he played under legendary coach Homer Woodson Hargiss.
Coaching career
Coach W. P. "Buck" Astle was the head college football coach for the McPherson Bulldogs located in McPherson, Kansas. He held that position for 3 seasons, from 1937 until 1939. His coaching record at McPherson was 9 wins, 15 losses and 3 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #13 at McPherson in total wins and #13 at the school in winning percentage (.389).
Officiating
After coaching, Astle continued to work as an official in multiple games, including the 1951 Central Missouri State vs. Southwestern football game and the 1961 Orange Bowl.