Bill Wieseman
Class of 2006
Bill Wieseman’s athletic career began in Louisville, Kentucky, where he became one of the most accomplished football players at St. Xavier High School.
At St. Xavier, Wieseman excelled both academically and athletically, serving as class president each year. On the football field he earned All-City and All-Region honors for three consecutive seasons and was named All-State as a senior.
Following graduation, Wieseman accepted a scholarship to the University of Alabama, where he played during one of the most celebrated eras of Crimson Tide football under legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant.
During his time at Alabama, Wieseman contributed to several historic teams. He was a member of the 1961 National Championship squad and participated in major postseason appearances including the 1962 Sugar Bowl, the 1963 Orange Bowl and the 1964 Sugar Bowl.
One of Wieseman’s most memorable moments came in the 1964 Sugar Bowl against Ole Miss. With only 19 seconds remaining, he helped stop Rebel running back Perry Lee Dunn near the goal line, preserving Alabama’s dramatic 12–7 victory.
Wieseman later credited two coaches for shaping his life. His high school coach, John Meihaus, prepared him for the demands of college football, while Coach Bryant taught him lessons that extended beyond the playing field.
Wieseman went on to build a career in education and coaching, working with numerous athletes and educators in Huntsville. He later reflected fondly on the many individuals he worked with who also became members of the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame.
In recognition of his contributions, Wieseman was inducted into the St. Xavier Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989, and in 2002 the football stadium at Riverton Middle School was named Wieseman Field.
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