William John Koman (September 16, 1934 – November 1, 2019) was a professional American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football at the University of North Carolina and was drafted in the eighth round of the 1956 NFL draft.
![]() Koman in 1961 | |
Born: | Ambridge, Pennsylvania, U.S. | September 16, 1934
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Died: | November 1, 2019 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | (aged 85)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
College | North Carolina |
NFL draft | 1956, Round: 8, Pick: 91 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1956 | Baltimore Colts |
1957–1958 | Philadelphia Eagles |
1959–1967 | Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals |
Career highlights and awards | |
Pro Bowls | 2 |
Career stats | |
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Koman was a two-time Pro Bowl selection for the Cardinals in 1962 and 1964.[1] He died in St. Louis in 2019.[2]
References
edit- ^ Bill Koman. pro-football-reference
- ^ "William Koman Obituary (2019) - St. Louis, Mo., PA - St. Louis Post-Dispatch".