James Peter "Bill" Tanguay (May 24, 1909 – March 23, 1971) was an American professional football tailback who played one season with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL).

[1] He attended Central High School in Washington, D.C.[2] He was a member of the NYU Violets of New York University from 1929 to 1932 and a three-year letterman from 1930 to 1932.

[2] Tanguay signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League on August 14, 1933.

[3] He played in three games for the Pirates during the team's inaugural 1933 season, completing five of 17 passes (29.4%) for 101 yards, one touchdown, and five interceptions.

[4] In a 14–13 victory over the Chicago Cardinals on September 27, 1933, Tanguay scored the game-deciding touchdown in the first win in franchise history.