Bill Doba: key obituary facts
Is Bill Doba dead? Yes. Bill Doba died on August 28, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Bill Doba's cause of death was reported as Stroke.
What was Bill Doba known for?
He was an American football player and coach.
More about Bill Doba
Born: 7 September 1940.
Place of birth: South Bend.
Gender: male.
Occupation: American football player, American football coach.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Ball State University, Angola High School.
Also known as: William Anthony Doba.
Bill Doba, the American football coach who led Washington State University’s Cougars from 2003 through 2007, died on August 28, 2026, at age 85 from complications from a stroke.
Born William Anthony Doba on September 7, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana, he grew up in New Carlisle and graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1958. He played halfback and defensive back for two seasons at Ball State College before hip injuries ended his playing career.
Doba later moved into coaching, beginning at Goshen High School in Indiana before advancing to the college ranks, where he became best known for his tenure at Washington State.