University of North Dakota Athletics

  Everyone knows this man as "Boots." He was a great football back 1929-31. The late Jack West, who coached Boots, called him "the greatest defensive back and greatest blocker he'd ever coached." He was a great placekicker and punter and that's how he got his nickname. But he consistently scored well too, he was a great passer and named MVP in 1931. He led the NCC in scoring his senior year. His blocking carried UND to three conference titles and national recognition. His wife, Billie, a UND journalism graduate, says the first semester she knew him she didn't know he played football, but always wondered why he had all those bruises on his face. She later learned about football and today is still very enthusiastic Sioux fan. He earned his nickname following a 75-yard TD run by Red Jarrett. He has two sons, William Lloyde Jr., and Rodney, both former tennis lettermen.