Paul L. Roach papers, 1947-2007

Paul Roach was the head coach of the University of Wyoming football team from 1986-1990 and served as the university’s athletic director from 1986-1995, and was the director of the Cowboy Joe Club from 1985-1986. He was an assistant coach for the Wyoming Cowboys from 1962-1970 under Lloyd Eaton. Roach also coached at the University of North Dakota (1957-1962), and the University of Wisconsin (1970-1972). He coached professionally for the Oakland Raiders (1972-1962), the Green Bay Packers (1975-1977), and the Denver Broncos (1977-1980). While at Denver, the team advanced to the Super Bowl in 1978.

Roach was born in Spring Green, Wisconsin on October 24, 1927. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1945-1947. He graduated from Black Hills State University in 1948, and was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. After graduation he coached at Hettinger High School (North Dakota) from 1952-1954, and Dickinson High School from 1954-1957. After retiring from the University of Wyoming in 1995, he remained in Laramie and assisted the athletic department with special projects.