Pat Hill
American football coach and player
Born
December 17th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Served as the head football coach at California State University, Fresno from 1997 to 2011. Achieved multiple bowl game appearances during tenure and significantly improved the program's competitiveness within the Western Athletic Conference and Mountain West Conference. Played as an offensive lineman at the University of California, Berkeley, contributing to the team's success. After coaching, continued to influence the sport through various roles, including consulting and mentorship.
Head coach at Fresno State University
Multiple bowl game appearances
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