Bill Yung (born 1934) is a former

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coach. He served as the head football coach at West Texas State University—now

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—from 1977 to 1981 and at the

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(UTEP) from 1982 to 1985, compiling a career

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record of 33–66–2.

Coaching career

After three seasons as head coach at

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, Yung became an assistant under Grant Teaff at

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. Prior to the 1974 season he was appointed to

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. From 1977 to 1981, he served as the head football coach at

. During that tenure, he compiled a 26–27–2 record. From 1982 to 1985, he coached at the

(UTEP) with a record of 7–39. His overall college football coaching record was 33–66–2. His

at UTEP was

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, a pioneer of the passing game. Mumme had also served as Yung's offensive backfield coach at West Texas. After coaching, Yung became vice president of a disability insurance company.

Head coaching record

College

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Yung, Bill 1934 births Living people Baylor Bears football coaches UTEP Miners football coaches West Texas A&M Buffaloes football coaches High school football coaches in Texas