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Bill Cain (athletic director)

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William Earl Cain (September 30, 1933 – June 8, 2022) was an American sports administrator who was the athletic director of the East Carolina Pirates from 1975 to 1980.[1]

A native of Rockingham, North Carolina, Cain played football at East Carolina as an offensive and defensive end from 1957 to 1959. He was co-captain of the 1959 team, earning All-Carolina's conference honors. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees. Prior to serving his as athletic director, he was the freshman football coach (1968–70) and the golf and tennis coach (1972–75).[1] He died on June 8, 2022.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Bill Cain – Inducted 1997". East Carolina Pirates.
  2. ^ "William Earl Cain". wilkersonfuneralhome.com. Retrieved 17 January 2024.