William Wesley Furgerson (June 14, 1929 – September 21, 2006) was an American football and track and field coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky from 1967 to 1977, compiling a record of 60–49–4.[2] He served as the men's track coach at Murray State from 1956 to 1965.[3]

Bill Furgerson
Biographical details
Born(1929-06-14)June 14, 1929
Dexter, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 2006(2006-09-21) (aged 77)
Murray, Kentucky, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1947–1950Murray State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1951–1953Lafayette HS (KY) (assistant)
1954Murray State (GA)
1955Murphysboro HS (IL) (assistant)
1956–1959Murray State (assistant)
1967–1977Murray State
Track
1956–1965Murray State
Head coaching record
Overall60–49–4 (college football)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
OVC Coach of the Year (1968)

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Murray State Racers (Ohio Valley Conference) (1967–1977)
1967 Murray State 4–6 2–5 T–7th
1968 Murray State 7–2–1 5–2 T–2nd
1969 Murray State 5–4–1 2–4–1 6th
1970 Murray State 4–6 1–6 8th
1971 Murray State 5–4–1 3–3–1 5th
1972 Murray State 4–6 2–5 T–6th
1973 Murray State 7–3 5–2 2nd
1974 Murray State 9–2 5–2 2nd
1975 Murray State 4–5–1 3–3–1 4th
1976 Murray State 5–6 4–3 3rd
1977 Murray State 6–5 4–3 T–3rd
Murray State: 60–49–4 36–38–3
Total: 60–49–4

References

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  1. ^ "William Furgerson". Murray State Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. ^ "William Ferguson". goracers.com. September 21, 2006. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Obituaries". murrayledger.com. September 25, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
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