Bill Danenhauer (American football)

William Adolph Danenhauer (June 3, 1934 – July 1, 2021) was an American football player who played for Denver Broncos and Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Emporia State University.[1] Danenhauer served as the head football coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha from 1975 to 1977, compiling a record of 8–23–2. He name to Nebraska–Omaha in 1970 as an assistant coach under Al Caniglia. From 1961 to 1969, he was the head football coach at Adams City High School in Commerce City, Colorado, tallying a mark of 47–37–6.[2] Danenhauer's son is Bill Danenhauer Jr. Bill Danenhauer died in Omaha, Nebraska on July 1, 2021, at the age of 87.[3]

Bill Danenhauer
Personal information
Born:(1934-06-03)June 3, 1934
Clay Center, Kansas, U.S.
Died:July 1, 2021(2021-07-01) (aged 87)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:460 lb (209 kg)
Career information
High school:Concordia (Kansas)
College:Emporia State
Position:Defensive end
NFL draft:1956 / round: 17 / pick: 199
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks (NCAA Division II independent) (1975–1976)
1975 Nebraska–Omaha 2–9
1976 Nebraska–Omaha 3–8
Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks (North Central Conference) (1977)
1977 Nebraska–Omaha 3–6–2 2–2–3 T–4th
Nebraska–Omaha: 8–23–2 2–2–3
Total: 8–23–2

References

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  1. ^ "Bill Danenhauer NFL & AFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  2. ^ "Ex-Pro Gridder Joins UNO Staff As Caniglia Aide". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. United Press International. March 24, 1970. p. 17. Retrieved December 30, 2018 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ "William "Bill" A. Danenhauer". Roeder Mortuaries. Retrieved September 23, 2024.