Ernest Graves Sr.

American football player and coach

Ernest Graves Sr. - American football player and coach
Born

1880
145 years ago

Died

June 9th, 1953
71 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played American football as a player and served as a coach following his playing career. Contributed to the development of the sport through coaching roles in various teams. Served as a general in the military, with a career that spanned both football and military leadership. Passed away in 1953.

Played for the University of North Carolina

Coached several college football teams

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