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William Irwin Krisher (September 18, 1935 – July 29, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners,[1] earning All-American honors in 1956 and 1957. Krisher played two seasons in the AFL from 1960 to 1961 for the Dallas Texans.[2] He was named All-AFL in 1960 and an AFL Western Division All-Star in 1961.
 Krisher on a 1960 trading card | |||||||||
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| Position | Guard | ||||||||
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| Born | September 18, 1935 Perry, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | July 29, 2025 (aged 89) Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 233 lb (106 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Midwest City (Midwest City, Oklahoma) | ||||||||
| College | Oklahoma | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1958: 3rd round, 32nd overall pick | ||||||||
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From his college days, Krisher was an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and by 1975 was the director of the south-western region of the FCA.[3]
Krisher died in Dallas, Texas on July 29, 2025, at the age of 89.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "'Team That Prays Together Playes Together'—It Works For Sooners". The Evening Sun. Vol. 96, no. 26. Baltimore, Maryland. Associated Press. November 16, 1957. pp. 1 & 3. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Rotary Club Listens To Christian Athlete". McKinney Daily Courier-Gazette. Vol. 74, no. 187. McKinney, Texas. October 18, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Bill Krisher To Speak At FCA Saturday Event". Mesquite Daily News. Vol. 93, no. 244. Mesquite, Texas. April 17, 1975. p. 1. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ↑ Former OU football All-American Bill Krisher dies at 89
External links
edit- Bill Krisher at IMDb
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