William Pierce "Buck" Astle (July 27, 1902 – December 1983) was an American football player, coach, and official. Playing career Astle played multiple sports at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He has been inducted into the "Athletic Hall of Honor" at the school in three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. At Emporia, he played under coach Homer Woodson Hargiss. Coaching career Astle the head football coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas, serving for three seasons, from 1937 to 1939, and compiling a record of 9–15–3. Officiating After coaching, Astle continued to work as an official in multiple games, including the 1951 Central Missouri State vs. Southwestern football game and the 1961 Orange Bowl. Head coaching record References 1902 births 1983 deaths American men's basketball players College football officials Emporia State Hornets baseball players Emporia State Hornets basketball players Emporia State Hornets football players McPherson Bulldogs football coaches People from Newton, Kansas