William C. Davis (American football)

William C. Davis Sr. (July 21, 1938 – January 18, 2020) was an American football player, coach, and executive. He served as the head football coach at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan for five seasons, from 1968 to 1972, compiling a record of 20–24.^[1] He was later director of pro personnel for the National Football League (NFL) Miami Dolphins, vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns,^[2] and vice president of player personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles. On January 18, 2020, Davis died at the age of 81 from Alzheimer's disease.^[3]

William C. Davis

Biographical details
Born	(1938-07-21)July 21, 1938 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Died	January 18, 2020(2020-01-18) (aged 81) Estero, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
c. 1959	Mount Union
Position(s)	Quarterback, defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1964–1966	Austintown Fitch HS (OH)
1967	Westminster (PA) (assistant)
1968–1972	Adrian
1973–1975	Michigan State (off. backs)
1976–1978	Philadelphia Eagles (TE)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1979–1981	Miami Dolphins (dir. pro pers.)
1981–1986	Cleveland Browns (VP player pers.)
1986–1990	Philadelphia Eagles (VP player pers.)
Head coaching record
Overall	20–24 (college) 18–8–1 (high school)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
3 MIAA (1970–1972)

Davis' son, Billy, is an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL.

Head coaching record

College

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Adrian Bulldogs (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1968–1972)
1968	Adrian	1–7	1–4	T–5th
1969	Adrian	3–6	0–5	6th
1970	Adrian	6–3	4–1	T–1st
1971	Adrian	5–4	4–1	T–1st
1972	Adrian	5–4	4–1	T–1st
Adrian:		20–24	13–12
Total:		20–24
National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth