William Jennings "Wee" Coyle (March 10, 1888 – October 1, 1977) was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Washington. He served as the eighth Lieutenant Governor of Washington. While attending the University of Washington, he played on the school's football team as a quarterback. In 1911, he was made team

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. He later served in World War I, receiving a

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after being injured in the Meuse–Argonne offensive.

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1888 births 1977 deaths 20th-century American politicians Gonzaga Bulldogs football coaches Lieutenant governors of Washington (state) Washington (state) Republicans Washington Huskies football players People from Amador County, California {{Washington-politician-stub