Bill Doolittle
American football player and coach
Born
August 10th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Bill Doolittle was an American football player and coach. Doolittle played college football at the University of Maryland. Following a successful collegiate career, he transitioned into coaching, contributing to the development of future players. Doolittle's coaching career included notable stints at various colleges, where he focused on building competitive teams and developing strategies. His involvement in football spanned several decades, influencing the game at both player and coaching levels.
Played college football at the University of Maryland
Coached at several colleges
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