Ernest Graves Sr.
American football player and coach
Born
1880
145 years ago
Died
June 9th, 1953
72 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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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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