William H. Marshall (October 24, 1887 – November 24, 1926) was the founder and long-time head coach of the Detroit Heralds (renamed the Detroit Tigers in 1921) of the early National Football League.
Marshall, as a student at the University of Detroit, founded the Heralds in 1905, as an amateur team, after the university didn't field a team that year due to financial issues.
In 1911, the team dropped its amateur status and became semi-professional and left the campus.
While the Heralds didn't officially join the association,[citation needed] they are listed in league standings for the season.
The Heralds, under Marshall, had a 1–3 record, while inclement weather eliminated their November schedule, financially devastating the team.