William R. Cruse was an American football and college basketball coach. He served as the head football coach (1921[1]) and head men's basketball coach (1922 to 1923[2]) at Central College in Pella, Iowa.

William R. Cruse
Playing career
Football
1918Michigan
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1921Central (IA)
Basketball
1922–1923Central (IA)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1921–1923Central (IA)
Head coaching record
Overall2–2–1 (football)
2–13 (basketball)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships

A graduate of the University of Michigan, Cruse was a member of the national championship 1918 Michigan Wolverines football team under Fielding H. Yost.[3]

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Central Dutch (Independent) (1921)
1921 Central 2–2–1
Central: 2–2–1
Total: 2–2–1

References

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  1. ^ "Year-by-Year Records". Central College Dutch football. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Basketball Coaching Records". Central College Dutch men's basketball. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "The Michigan Technic, Volumes 34-35". University of Michigan libraries. 1921. Retrieved December 30, 2018.