William John Miklich (April 3, 1919 – March 10, 2005) was an American football 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.

Bill Miklich
Date of birthApril 3, 1919
Place of birthGreenwood, Wisconsin
Date of deathMarch 10, 2005(2005-03-10) (aged 85)
Place of deathWaukesha, Wisconsin
Career information
Position(s)Center, linebacker
US collegeUniversity of Idaho
Career history
As player
1947–1948New York Giants
1948Detroit Lions
Career stats

Early life

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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

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  1. ^ 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.[permanent dead link]
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