Bill Barclay
William C. Barclay was an American athlete and coach who played football, basketball, and golf at the University of Michigan and was the head coach of the Harvard Crimson men's basketball team.
Early life
Barclay was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. In 1933, he led Flint Northern High School to the Michigan Class A Championship. In 1934, he enrolled in the University of Michigan, where he earned varsity leaders in football, basketball, and golf. On October 30, 1937, he intercepted a pass to set up Michigan's only touchdown in their 7–6 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini. He won the 1939 Michigan Amateur Golf Championship.Coaching
In 1939, Barclay began his coaching career at Davison High School. In 1942, he returned to his alma mater as assistant varsity basketball coach and freshman football coach. In 1945, he became head coach of the Wolverines golf team.On October 21, 1946, Barclay was named head basketball coach at Harvard. Led by Saul Mariaschin, the Crimson compiled a 16-9 record in 1946-47. However, Harvard went 8–40 over the next two seasons and Barclay's contract was not renewed when it expired in July 1949. Barclay scouted for the Harvard Crimson football team after his former Michigan teammate Arthur Valpey became head coach in 1948.