Bill Bishop (American football)
| Born: | May 8, 1931 NFL draft 1952, Round: 8, Pick: 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Career history | ||
| As player | ||
| 1952–1960 | Chicago Bears | |
| 1961 | Minnesota Vikings | |
| Career highlights and awards | ||
| Pro Bowls | 1 | |
William Eugene Bishop (May 8, 1931 – May 14, 1998) was an
defensive lineman who played 10 seasons in the National Football League
(NFL).
A former
North Texas State from 1949 to 1951. Much of his pro career was spent with the Chicago Bears; although he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was traded to Chicago shortly after.[1] He spent nine seasons with the Bears, remaining close with his teammates but frequently clashing with coach George Halas for salary reasons; in 1960, Bishop remarked, "Halas brainwashes you so much you don't want to play with anybody else; it's like playing for the New York Yankees."[2] Bishop later became team captain of the inaugural Minnesota Vikings in 1961.[1]
In the early 1970s, he coached the Winfield Giants Pop Warner team in Winfield, Illinois.
References
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