Bill Mallory stood out among the rest.
In the days where huge sums of money wasn’t a motivating factor, the longtime coach was a leader in the college communities he was adopted into. Not often would you find a coach like Mallory, who carried a profound admiration for anyone he came in contact with. As much as he taught young men about the game of football that always came second to what he offered in life. Putting everything into prospective with the teachings of good morals, true values and respect— that all came standard in Mallory’s playbook.
One of his former players and current Indiana University defensive line coach Mark Hagen told the Indianapolis Star, “I’ve never been around a more humble person.