Bill Miklich

Bill Miklich
Profile
PositionsCenter, linebacker
Personal information
BornApril 3, 1919
Greenwood, Wisconsin, US
DiedMarch 10, 2005(2005-03-10) (aged 85)
Waukesha, Wisconsin, US
Career information
CollegeUniversity of Idaho
Career history
1947–1948New York Giants
1948Detroit Lions

William John Miklich (April 3, 1919 – March 10, 2005) was an American football player. He was a center and linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at the University of Idaho. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marines.

Early life

Miklich attended West Allis High School in West Allis, Wisconsin, where he was named All-Conference in 1938. He also played quarterback and punter, and his coach Neil Gonyo described Miklich as the greatest fullback he ever coached at West Allis. He became the starting fullback and linebacker for the University of Idaho.

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (October 11, 1946). "Bill Miklich of West Allis Returns as a College Star". The Milwaukee Journal. p. 37. Retrieved September 24, 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)