Larry Siemering
American football player and coach
Born
Died
2009
17 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a guard in American football during the 1930s and transitioned to coaching in the later years. Coached various teams at the high school and collegiate levels. Developed effective training programs for athletes and contributed to the growth of football in educational institutions.
Played for the University of Minnesota
Coached at several high schools
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