Bill Miklich
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Center, linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 3, 1919 Greenwood, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | March 10, 2005 (aged 85) Waukesha, Wisconsin, US |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Idaho |
| Career history | |
| 1947–1948 | New York Giants |
| 1948 | Detroit 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.[1] He also played quarterback and punter, and his coach Neil Gonyo described Miklich as the greatest fullback he ever coached at West Allis.[1] He became the starting fullback and linebacker for the University of Idaho.
References
- ^ a b Staff (October 11, 1946). "Bill Miklich of West Allis Returns as a College Star". The Milwaukee Journal. p. 37. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
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