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W. P. Astle

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W. P. Astle
Castle at a reception for Homer Woodson Hargiss
Biographical details
Born(1902-07-27)July 27, 1902
Newton, Kansas, U.S.[1]
DiedDecember 1983 (aged 81)
Newton, Kansas, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1937–1939McPherson
Head coaching record
Overall9–15–3

William Pierce "Buck" Astle (July 27, 1902 – December 1983) was an American football player, coach and official.[2]

Playing career

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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 coach Homer Woodson Hargiss.[4]

Coaching career

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Astle was the head football coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas, serving for three seasons, from 1937 to 1939, and compiling a record of 9–15–3.[5]

Officiating

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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]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
McPherson Bulldogs (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1937–1939)
1937 McPherson 2–7 1–4 6th
1938 McPherson 3–5–1 2–3 4th
1939 McPherson 4–3–2 1–3–2 6th
McPherson: 9–15–3 4–10–2
Total: 9–15–3

References

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  1. ^ a b "W. P. Astle Will Be Top Official in Orange Bowl Game". Emporia Gazette. December 15, 1960. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  2. ^ "Buck Astle to Resign". Lawrence Journal-World. February 26, 1940. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  3. ^ "ESU Athletics Hall of Honor". Emporia State University. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  4. ^ "Football Innovator dies at 91". The Evening Independent. October 18, 1978. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  5. ^ "McPherson College Football Media Guide 2010" (PDF). McPherson College Athletics. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
  6. ^ McDermott, William F (December 9, 1951). "Football's Man of the Year". Los Angeles Times. p. H10. Retrieved October 3, 2013.