title: Bill Kurlish
text: # Bill Kurlish
  
  William Kurlish (August 15, 1913 – March 24, 2000) is a former professional football player and engineer. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1937 NFL Draft.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Kurlish moved to Delaware County as a teenager and attended Ridley High School. At Ridley, he was a member of the track and football teams.
  
  ## College
  
  Kurlish earned a scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania and completed a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Kurlish had one daughter, three brothers, five sisters, and one granddaughter. Golf was one of his hobbies.
  
  