Inducted 1983
Date of Birth
3/10/1927
Birthplace
Chicago, IL
School
University of Notre Dame (1945-1948)
Bio
Bill Fischer earned a letter as a reserve lineman in his freshman year at Notre Dame, 1945. He was the starting left guard the next three seasons, was a consensus All-America in 1947 and 1948, and won the Outland Trophy in 1948 as the nation's best interior lineman. In his final three years, Notre Dame had a 26-0-2 record. He was captain of the 1948 Notre Dame team, captain of the East team in the East-West Shrine Game, and named Most Valuable Player for his team in the 1949 College All-Star Game. He played professionally with the Chicago Cardinals 1949-53 and was assistant coach at Notre Dame 1954-58.
Stats
Height 6'2
Weight 230
Career Highlights
- 1948 Consensus All-America
- 1948 Outland Trophy Winner
- 1947 Consensus All-America
Class of 1983
Guard
John Baker
Center
Dick Butkus
Guard
Bill Fischer
Quarterback
Arnold Galiffa
Center
Lee Roy Jordan
Tackle
Charlie Krueger
Running Back
Floyd Little
Guard
Bud McFadin
Halfback
George Owen
Quarterback
Jack Scarbath
Halfback
William Shakespeare
Running Back
O.J. Simpson
Guard
Al Sparlis
Center
Ernie Vick
Coach
Frank Broyles
Coach
Woody Hayes
Coach
Frank Murray
Coach
Darrell Royal
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