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| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | c. 1933 |
| Career information | |
| College | Washington State |
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William Steiger (born c. 1933) was an Americanfootball player. He grew up inOlympia, Washington, and attendedWashington State University. He playedcollege football at theend position in 1955, 1956, and 1958 for theWashington State Cougars football team. As a junior in 1956, he was the second leading receiver in the country in 1956 with 39 catches for 609 yards.[1] He was selected by theFootball Writers Association of America as a first-team player on its1956 College Football All-America Team,[2][3] and received second-team honors from theAssociated Press. In June 1957, he paralyzed in an accident when he dove into a swimming pool inWalnut Creek, California.[1][4] He underwent surgery and regained his mobility. He missed the 1957 football season but returned to play for Washington State in 1958.[1]