William S. Renn Jr. (May 31, 1928 – August 23, 2021) was an

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coach. He was the 23rd head football coach at The Apprentice School in

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and he held that position for two seasons, from 1967 until 1968. His coaching record at Apprentice was 5–8–2. Renn died from Alzheimer's disease on August 23, 2021, at the age of 93.

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