William Kerr (American football)

William Kerr (March 14, 1915 – June 21, 2005) was an American football and wrestling coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia from 1972 to 1977, compiling a record of 29–29–1.[2]

William Kerr
Biographical details
Born(1915-03-14)March 14, 1915
Fairmont, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 2005(2005-06-21) (aged 90)
Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1947–1954Fairmont Senior HS (WV) (assistant)
1955–1962Fairmont Senior HS (WV)
1963–1971Fairmont State (assistant)
1972–1977Fairmont State
Wrestling
1963–1971Fairmont State
Head coaching record
Overall29–29–1 (college football)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Football
2 WVIAC (1973–1974)
2 WVIAC Northern Division (1973–1974)

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Fairmont State Fighting Falcons (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1972–1977)
1972 Fairmont State 2–7 1–5 8th
1973 Fairmont State 6–3–1 3–0 1st (Northern)
1974 Fairmont State 7–4 4–0 1st (Northern)
1975 Fairmont State 6–4 2–2 T–2nd (Northern)
1976 Fairmont State 4–6 1–3 4th (Northern)
1977 Fairmont State 4–5 0–4 5th (Northern)
Fairmont State: 29–29–1 11–14
Total: 29–29–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Fairmont ready to launch bid for third straight crown". Dominion Post. August 29, 1975. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Bill Kerr". wvmat.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.