Bill McCartney, former championship-winning football coach at Colorado, dies at age 84

Posted Jan 15, 2025
Bill McCartney, former Colorado head coach who led the Buffaloes to a national title in 1990, has died at age 84. McCartney coached at Colorado from 1982-1994, leading the team to three Big Eight titles and the school's national title. Across 13 seasons, McCartney racked up more wins and bowl game appearances than any other coach in school history. (Yahoo! Sports)

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