William Tornabene

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William Tornabene
Biographical details
Born (1942-03-14) March 14, 1942 (age 81)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1961–1963 VMI
Position(s) Center
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1973 Waynesburg (assistant)
1974–1975 Peters Township HS (PA)
1976–1979 VMI (assistant)
1980–1982 Waynesburg (OC)
1983–1986 Waynesburg
Head coaching record
Overall16–21–1 (college)

William S. Tornabene (born March 14, 1942) is former American football player and coach.

Contents

Playing career

Tornabene played college football at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) from 1961 to 1963 and was co-captain of the team his senior year. [1] [2] This would have included the 1963 Oyster Bowl loss against Navy.

Coaching career

Tornabene was the head football coach at Waynesburg University in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, serving for four seasons, from 1983 to 1986, and compiling a record of 16–21–1. [3]

Tornabene had previously served several terms in the assistant coaching staff at Waynesberg, including a term under future Miami Dolphins assistant coach Mike Scarry. [4] He also was an assistant coach at VMI and head coach at Peters Township High School in McMurray, Pennsylvania. [2]

Head coaching record

College

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Waynesburg Yellow Jackets (NAIA Division II independent)(1983–1986)
1983 Waynesburg6–3–1
1984 Waynesburg2–6
1985 Waynesburg4–6
1986 Waynesburg4–6
Waynesburg:16–21–1
Total:16–21–1

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References

  1. "A Turn To Toughness". Sports Illustrated. September 24, 1962. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Tornabene Quits As Jacket Coach". Observer-Reporter. June 3, 1987. Retrieved January 3, 2012 via Google News.
  3. "Waynesberg College Football Media Guide". Sidearm DMG. p. 79. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
  4. "Rotarians Hear About Football". Observer-Reporter (Washington, Pennsylvania). August 21, 1985. Retrieved January 3, 2012.