[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 156 (Friday, October 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1523]
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                  HONORING THE LIFE OF BILL ARNSPARGER

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 23, 2015

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of an 
exceptional man, Mr. William Stephen Arnsparger, of Paris, Kentucky. 
Bill Arnsparger was a part of the Greatest Generation, answered his 
nation's call to service during World War II. He spent most of his life 
as a football coach, attaining greatness around the country. It is my 
honor to recognize him before the House of Representatives.
  Mr. Arnsparger was born in Paris, Kentucky in 1926. He attended Paris 
High School, where he was All State in football. After graduation, he 
joined the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in China. 
Following the war, Arnsparger earned his bachelor's and master's 
degrees from Miami University (Ohio), where he also played football. 
His coaching career began immediately after graduation as an assistant 
coach at Miami under Woody Hayes.
  Arnsparger went on to serve as an assistant coach at the college 
level at Ohio State, the University of Kentucky, and Tulane University. 
He was head coach at Louisiana State University. Arnsparger coached in 
the NFL for the Baltimore Colts, the Miami Dolphins, the New York 
Giants, and the San Diego Chargers. He also served as athletic director 
at the University of Florida. Arnsparger was famous for being the 
architect of the ``No Name Defense'' and the ``Killer B's'' of the 
Miami Dolphins. Bill was inducted into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll as 
well as Halls of Fame at Paris High School, Miami University, Kentucky 
Athletic, Florida Athletic, and the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Arnsparger passed away peacefully on July 17, 2015 in Paris, 
Kentucky. Like many in his generation, he served his country bravely 
during his time in the military. He went on to live an exemplary life 
in his chosen profession of football. He was truly an outstanding 
American, a patriot, and a role model to us all.

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