Bill Striegel
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| Position: | Guard, tackle, linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | May 28, 1936 Easton, Kansas, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | July 23, 1992 (aged 56) San Joaquin County, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Chico (CA) | ||||
| College: | Pacific | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1958 / round: 8 / pick: 88 | ||||
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William Joseph Striegel (May 28, 1936 – July 23, 1992) was an American football offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles. He also was a member of the Oakland Raiders and Boston Patriots in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at the University of the Pacific.
Early years
[edit]Striegel attended Chico Senior High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of the Pacific.[1] He became a starter as a two-way tackle.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Striegel was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the eighth round (88th overall) of the 1958 NFL draft.[3] He suffered an injury in practice with the 1958 College All-Star steam and was lost for the season. On May 9, 1959, he was re-signed by the Eagles and was converted into an offensive guard during training camp.[4] He appeared in 12 games as a backup.
In 1960, Striegel was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the expansion draft.[5] He was tried at linebacker and defensive end.[6] He was released before the start of the season in September.
On September 19, 1960, he was signed as a free agent by the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League to play as an offensive tackle.[7] He appeared in one game during their inaugural season before being cut in October.
In October 1960, he signed with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League to play as a linebacker. He appeared in 5 games with one start during their inaugural season.
Personal life
[edit]In September 1965, he was hired by the expansion franchise Atlanta Falcons to work as a scout.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bill Striegel". Archived from the original on March 4, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "The Independents". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "1958 NFL Draft". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "Eagles Sign 2". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "Draft Three Eagles". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "Professional Grid Wrapup". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "Raiders Add Pair". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "SCOUT NAMED ATLANTA". Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- 1936 births
- 1992 deaths
- People from Leavenworth County, Kansas
- Players of American football from Kansas
- American football guards
- American football tackles
- American football linebackers
- Pacific Tigers football players
- Philadelphia Eagles players
- Oakland Raiders players
- Boston Patriots players
- Atlanta Falcons scouts