University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

Recognition: Athlete

Bill Windhorst was a four-year letterman as an offensive lineman from 1974 to 1977. He capped his career by earning first team NAIA ALL-American honors as a senior. He was also a first team all-conference selection. All four years of his career he was a student-athlete who earned all-academic honors. As a senior, Windhorst was a member of Coach Claire Boroff’s 1977 team that finished fourth in the nation. It is the highest ranking ever for the Lopers at the end of the year. As a junior, Windhorst helped the football team compile a 9-1 record and a sixth place NAIA national ranking.