Bill byrne

Bill Byrne

By henkhal16

  • Birthday

    Bill Byrne was born on March 25th 1942. Bill is happily married to his wife Marilyn and has 2 sons, Bill the third and Greg.

  • College

    Bill graduated Idaho University with a bacholor's degree in business. He was first drawn into this field because he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps, which he was also in business.

  • Furthering College

    He then went on to recieve his masters in business in hopes of becoming an athletic director and helping athletes recieve scholarships.

  • WBL

    Bill founded the Womens professional basketball league and association. He was inspired to do this when he first became athletic director of the universities he worked at. His father also inspired his to do this as he was a successful business man

  • University of Oregon

    Bill then became athletic director at University of Oregon and raised over 19 million dollars for scholarships and other things for athletes.

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Then moved on to Nebraska where he led 8 teams to national championships. But he then resigned as he was offered another job.

  • Texas A&M University

    Bill raised several millions of dollars for multiple athletic facilities in Texas. He was awarded National sports fundraiser of the year. He soon retired in 2012 to finish his careers.

  • 5 intersting facts

    1. Bill was the founder of the Womans Professional basketball Association. 2. He won the John. L. Toner award. 3. He was the president of the NACDA. 4. His favorite job was a Texas A&M University. 5. Had all of his teams in championships all f his career.