Ray Nagel

American football player and coach

Ray Nagel - American football player and coach
Born

May 18th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

January 15th, 2015
10 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played football at the University of Iowa and served as a quarterback before entering the coaching profession. Coached teams including the University of Utah and the University of Hawaii. Held a position as head coach at the University of Hawaii from 1970 to 1972. Contributed to player development and team strategies throughout coaching career.

Played quarterback for the University of Iowa

Served as head coach at the University of Hawaii

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