Bill Krisher

Bill Krisher
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Krisher on a 1960 trading card
No. 64
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born:(1935-09-18)September 18, 1935
Perry, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:July 29, 2025(2025-07-29) (aged 89)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:Midwest City (Midwest City, Oklahoma)
College:Oklahoma
NFL draft:1958: 3rd round, 32nd pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

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

References

  1. ^ "'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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Former OU football All-American Bill Krisher dies at 89