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Life and Legacy of H. W. "Bill" Hargiss 1887-1978Menzo Hainline (1978):
"Bill Hargiss came on the scene of Kansas athletics in the early days of the last century. He was an excellent athlete in his own right, but on top of that he had the ability to promote athletic ability in others. His life in its entirety, and it was a long and rich life, was spent in the world of athletics. Few people have influenced for good the lives of as many people as has Bill Hargiss. The men and women who fell under his spell have lived and enjoyed a better life because of him."
Glenn Cunningham (1970):
"The record speaks magnificently about Bill Hargiss. One of the world's most outstanding athletes and greatest coaches, you have an enviable record in both of these endeavors. Our lives have been immeasurably enriched because of our contact and association with you."
Senator Bob Dole (2008):
"Bill Hargiss was my coach but more importantly he was my friend . . . He left a positive imprint on young men that helped shape our lives."
One-page abstract: Bill Hargiss - "The Bald Eagle" (and website contact)
| Biography: | Year |
| Youth in Cherokee Co, Kansas on a Kansas farm | 1887 |
| College at Kansas State Normal 16 letters in 5 sports | 1905 |
| Marion High School, KS first coaching position | 1909 |
| College of Emporia implements forward pass | 1910 |
| University of Kansas asst coach 1 year | 1913 |
| Kansas State Normal | 1914 |
| Oregon Agricultural College first use of offensive huddle | 1918 |
| Kansas State Normal use of defensive huddle | 1920 |
| University of Kansas 5 years football, 10 years track | 1928 |
| Coronado Pageant accident survives serious accident | 1941 |
| Brooklyn Dodgers Football professional club | 1942 |
| US Army Athletic Consultant wartime in Italy, Hawaii | 1945 |
| Post War | 1946 |
| Kansas Athletic Commission Executive Dir. 10 years | 1952 |
| US Air Force Olympic Track and Field Olympic training | 1960 |
| Retirement | 1962 |
| Last football game passes at age 91; family history | 1978 |
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| Pulling linemen to run interference early use | 1910 |
| Forward pass and run option pass plays early use | 1910 |
| Lightweight football shoe first to fabricate | 1910 |
| T-formation early use | 1910 |
| Offensive huddle early use | 1918 |
| Defensive huddle early use | 1923 |
| ESU football team in 1926 outscores opponents 144-3 | 1926 |
| Kansas Illustriana Society | 1933 |
| Missouri Valley A.A.U. president | 1940 |
| NAIA Track Hall of Fame inducted | 1959 |
| KU Hall of Fame inducted | 1960 |
| Kansas Sports Hall of Fame charter member | 1961 |
| Honors due Hargiss honoring Hargiss and 'Doc' Weede | 1961 |
| Coaching clinic honor | 1968 |
| Recognition Banquet 230 person surprise in Emporia | 1970 |
| Hargiss' athletes testimonials from former athletes | 1970 |
| ESU Distinguished Alumnus elected | 1970 |
| Hargiss Scholarship established for ESU athletes | 1970 |
| Kansas Relays Honorary Referee having directed earlier | 1974 |
| Jayhawk Celebrity Golf Classic recognized | 1978 |
| ESU Hall of Honor charter member | 1982 |
| ESU Centennial Team top 25 players ESU football | 1997 |
| Head football coaching record 102-53-16 over 21 seasons |