William Wilfred Cobey (March 12, 1908 – April 20, 1998) was an American university administrator.
A native of Quincy, Florida, Cobey attended the University of Maryland where he played on the freshman lacrosse team.
[1] The University of Maryland appointed Cobey, former graduate manager, as athletic director in 1956, replacing Jim Tatum.
[2] In 1965, he fired Tom Nugent as football coach upon the conclusion of his five-year contract with a disappointing 4–6 season.
[8] Cobey died on April 20, 1998, at his home in University Park, Maryland, at the age of 90.