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Bill Kurlish

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Bill Kurlish
Personal information
Born:(1913-08-15)August 15, 1913
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:(2000-03-24)March 24, 2000
Springfield, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
High school:Ridley Park, PA
College:Pennsylvania
Position:Back
NFL draft:1937 / round: 4 / pick: 33
Career history
Career highlights and awards

William Kurlish (August 15, 1913 – March 24, 2000) is a former professional football player and engineer. He was selected in the fourth round of the 1937 NFL draft.[1]

Early life

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Kurlish moved to Delaware County as a teenager and attended Ridley High School. At Ridley, he was a member of the track and football teams.

College career

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Kurlish earned a scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania and completed a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Personal life

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Kurlish had one daughter, three brothers, five sisters, and one granddaughter. Golf was one of his hobbies.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "1937 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  2. ^ William Kurlish, Penn Football Star - Philly.com
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