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Bill Groce

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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
Position(s)Fullback
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.[1] He was a three-time letter winner at the University of North Texas–then known as North Texas State College–from 1957 to 1959.[2] He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1958 NFL draft.[3] Groce served as the head football coach at the University of Arkansas–Monticello from 1970 to 1974, compiling a record of 11–39.[4]

He died in 2012 at the age of 75.[5]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Arkansas A&M / Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils (Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference) (1970–1974)
1970 Arkansas A&M 1–9 1–5 T–6th
1971 Arkansas–Monticello 3–7 2–4 T–4th
1972 Arkansas–Monticello 2–8 1–5 6th
1973 Arkansas–Monticello 2–8 0–6 7th
1974 Arkansas–Monticello 3–7 1–5 6th
Arkansas A&M / Arkansas–Monticello: 11–39 5–25
Total: 11–39

References

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  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. ^ "Groce Resigns". Redlands Daily Facts. December 11, 1974. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  5. ^ "Billy Thomas "Bill" Groce". Dallas Morning News. March 20, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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