Bill Groce

Bill Groce
Biographical details
Born(1936-04-16)April 16, 1936
Pittsburg, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 2012(2012-05-15) (aged 76)
Texas, U.S.
Playing career
1956SMU
1957–1959North Texas
PositionFullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1970–1974Arkansas A&M / Arkansas–Monticello
Head coaching record
Overall11–39

Billy Thomas Groce (April 16, 1936 – March 15, 2012) was an American football player and coach. He was a three-time letter winner at the University of North Texas–then known as North Texas State College–from 1957 to 1959. He was drafted in the 25th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1958 NFL draft. Groce served as the head football coach at the University of Arkansas–Monticello from 1970 to 1974, compiling a record of 11–39.

He died in 2012 at the age of 75.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Arkansas A&M / Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils (Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference) (1970–1974)
1970 Arkansas A&M 1–91–5T–6th
1971 Arkansas–Monticello 3–72–4T–4th
1972 Arkansas–Monticello 2–81–56th
1973 Arkansas–Monticello 2–80–67th
1974 Arkansas–Monticello 3–71–56th
Arkansas A&M / Arkansas–Monticello: 11–395–25
Total:11–39

References

  1. ↑ "Bill Groce". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Bill Groce". Sports-Reference College Football. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Steelers draft picks". Pro-Football-Reference Drafts. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ "1958 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Groce Resigns". Redlands Daily Facts. December 11, 1974. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Billy Thomas "Bill" Groce". Dallas Morning News. March 20, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2019.