Bill Cronin (fullback)

William Cronin (December 5, 1901 – March 16, 1956) was an American professional football fullback who played three seasons with the Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College. He was also a member of the Boston Bulldogs of the American Football League (AFL).^[1]

Bill Cronin

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Position:	Fullback
Personal information
Born:	(1901-12-05)December 5, 1901 Hingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died:	March 16, 1956(1956-03-16) (aged 54) Hingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hingham (MA)
College:	Boston College
Career history
Boston Bulldogs (1926) Providence Steam Roller (1927–1929)
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1928)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Cronin played high school football at Hingham High School in Hingham, Massachusetts. He started the Harbormen hockey team in the early 1940s. He was inducted into the Hingham High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.^[2]

College career

Cronin played college football for the Boston College Eagles.^[2]

Professional career

Cronin played for the Boston Bulldogs of the AFL in 1926.^[2] He played for the Providence Steam Roller of the NFL from 1927 to 1929.^[2]

Personal life

Cronin's brother Jack also played football.^[3]