W. P. Astle
 CAstle at a reception for Homer Woodson Hargiss | |
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
July 27, 1902 Newton, Kansas[1] |
| Died |
December 1983 (aged 81) Newton, Kansas |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1937–1939 | McPherson |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 9–15–3 |
William Pierce “Buck” Astle (July 27, 1902 – December 1983) was an American football player, coach, and official in the United States.[2]
Playing career
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]
Coaching career
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]
Officiating
After coaching, Astle continued to work as an official in multiple games, including the 1951 Central Missouri State vs. Southwestern football game[6] and the 1961 Orange Bowl.[1]
References
- 1 2 "W. P. Astle Will Be Top Official in Orange Bowl Game". Emporia Gazette. December 15, 1960. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ↑ "Buck Astle to Resign". Lawrence Journal-World. February 26, 1940. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ↑ "ESU Athletics Hall of Honor". Emporia State University. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ↑ "Football Innovator dies at 91". The Evening Independent. October 18, 1978. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ↑ "McPherson College Football Media Guide 2010" (PDF). McPherson College Athletics. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
- ↑ McDermott, William F (December 9, 1951). "Football's Man of the Year". Los Angeles Times. p. H10. Retrieved October 3, 2013.