Bill Neal

For the Canadian figure skater, see Bill Neale. For other similar names, see William Neill.

Bill Neal (December 28, 1931 – March 28, 2024) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from 1970 to 1978, compiling a record of 50–31–3.

Bill Neal

Biographical details
Born	(1931-12-28)December 28, 1931 Russell, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	March 28, 2024(2024-03-28) (aged 92)
Playing career
1951–1953	George Washington
Position(s)	Lineman
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1954–1960	George Washington (assistant)
1961–1964	Virginia (line)
1965	Navy (assistant)
1966–1968	Pittsburgh (assistant)
1969	IUP (DC)
1970–1978	IUP
Head coaching record
Overall	50–31–3

Biography

Neal was born in Russell, Kentucky on December 28, 1931.^[1] He began his coaching career at George Washington University, where was an assistant coach for seven years, from 1954 to 1960.^[2]

Neal died on March 28, 2024, at the age of 92.^[3]

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
IUP Indians (NCAA College Division independent) (1970–1972)
1970	IUP	5–4
1971	IUP	7–2
1972	IUP	8–1
IUP Indians (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) (1973–1978)
1973	IUP	4–5	NA	NA
1974	IUP	6–4	4–2	3rd (West)
1975	IUP	8–1–1	4–1–1	2nd (West)
1976	IUP	4–5	3–3	T–4th (West)
1977	IUP	4–4–1	2–3–1	T–5th (West)
1978	IUP	4–5–1	2–4	5th (West)
IUP:		50–31–3	15–13–2
Total:		50–31–3