| W. P. “Buck” Astle | |
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| Coach W. P. “Buck” Astle at a reception for Homer Woodson Hargiss
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| Sport(s) | Football |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | July 27, 1902 |
| Place of birth | Newton, Kansas[1] |
| Died | December 1983 (aged 81) |
| Place of death | Newton, Kansas |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1937–1939 | McPherson |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 9–15–3 (.389) |
William Pierce “Buck” Astle (July 27, 1902 – December 1983) was an American football player, coach, and official in the United States.[2]
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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.[3] At Emporia, he played under legendary coach Homer Woodson Hargiss.[4]
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).[5]
After coaching, Astle continued to work as an official in mutliple games, including the 1961 Orange Bowl.[1]
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