Bill Arnsparger
Architect of the No-Name Defense and Killer B's
Bill Arnsparger was an American football coach best known as the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins during their Super Bowl victories in 1972 and 1973, and again for their Super Bowl appearance in 1982.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 16 December 1926
- Birthplace
- Paris, Kentucky, U.S.
- Died
- 17 July 2015
- Place of death
- Athens, Alabama, U.S.
- Alma mater
- Miami (OH)
- Overall record
- 7–28 (NFL); 26–8–2 (college)
- Championships
- SEC (1986)
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Background
Arnsparger served two stints as defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins under head coach Don Shula. His defenses earned nicknames: the 'No-Name-Defense' in the 1970s and the 'Killer B's' in the 1980s. He also served as head coach of the New York Giants (mid-1970s) and LSU Tigers (mid-1980s), and later as athletic director at the University of Florida (1986–1992). He retired after helping the San Diego Chargers reach their first Super Bowl in 1994.
Did You Know?
- Arnsparger was born and raised in Paris, Kentucky.
- He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
- He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
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