Ralph Horween
American football player and coach
Born
August 3rd, 1896
128 years ago
Died
May 26th, 1997
28 years ago — 100 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a halfback for Harvard University and later coached at the same institution. Contributed to the development of American football through coaching and strategy. His coaching and playing experiences in collegiate football were significant during the early years of the sport.
Played halfback for Harvard Crimson
Coached Harvard Crimson football team
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