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Bill Yoest

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Bill Yoest
No. 63
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1951-11-26) November 26, 1951 (age 72)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:North Catholic
(Cranberry, Pennsylvania)
College:NC State (1970–1973)
Undrafted:1974
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Bill Yoest (born November 26, 1951) is an American former football offensive tackle who played college football for the NC State Wolfpack, where he was a consensus All-American in 1973.[1] He played for the Houston Texans and the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL).

Early years

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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.[2]

College career

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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.[3] 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.[4]

Professional career

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Yoest spent one season in the WFL with the Houston Texans and the Florida Blazers.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 2014. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 26, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  2. ^ "N.C. State Gets North's Yoest". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 15, 1969. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  3. ^ "Bill Yoest". raycomsports.com. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  4. ^ "63 Bill Yoest". gopack.com. Archived from the original on August 24, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  5. ^ "ACC Announces 2008 Football Championship Game Legends Class". hokiesports.com. October 1, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
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