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Bill Archie
Biographical details
Born (1930-12-25)December 25, 1930
Welch, West Virginia
Died March 19, 2022(2022-03-19) (aged 91)
Playing career
Football
1951–1953 West Virginia State
Basketball
c. 1950 West Virginia State
Position(s) Quarterback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1961–1966 Norfolk State
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1970–1984 Norfolk State
Head coaching record
Overall 21–25


William L. Archie (December 25, 1930 – March 19, 2022) was an American football coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Norfolk State University from 1961 to 1966, compiling a record of 21–25. Archie was also the athletic director at Norfolk State from 1970 to 1984.

A native of Welch, West Virginia, Archie attended West Virginia State University, where he played football and basketball.

Archie died on March 19, 2022, at the age of 91.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Norfolk State Spartans (NCAA College Division independent) (1961)
1961 Norfolk State 3–4
Norfolk State Spartans (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1962–1966)
1962 Norfolk State 5–3 3–3 9th
1963 Norfolk State 4–4 4–3 10h
1964 Norfolk State 2–5 2–5 15th
1965 Norfolk State 4–4 4–4 11th
1966 Norfolk State 3–5 3–5 9th
Norfolk State: 21–25 16–20
Total: 21–25
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