Bill Yoest

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Bill Yoest
No. 63
Position: Offensive guard / Offensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: (1951-11-26) November 26, 1951 (age 72)
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Career information
High school: Pittsburgh (PA) North Catholic
College: NC State Wolfpack
Undrafted: 1974
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Bill Yoest (born November 26, 1951) is a former American football offensive lineman who played college football at North Carolina State University and attended North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a consensus All-American in 1973.[1] He played one season in the World Football League with the Houston Texans and Florida Blazers.[2]

Early years

Yoest played high school football at North Catholic High School. He was named in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's 1968 All-Catholic team and named to the third team, Associated Press All-State.[3]

College career

Yoest was a four-year letterman for the NC State Wolfpack from 1970 to 1973. He was a consensus All-American in 1973. Yoest was a two-time first-team All-ACC selection and won the 1973 ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.[4] He was selected to the 1974 Hula Bowl and the East-West Shrine Game, where he was elected co-captain of the East squad. Number 63 was retired in Yoest's honor by the NC State Wolfpack at halftime of the September 27, 2003 game against North Carolina.[5]

Professional career

Yoest spent one season in the World Football League with the Houston Texans and the Florida Blazers.

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