Terry Hoeppner
American football coach and player
Born
August 19th, 1947
78 years ago
Died
June 19th, 2007
18 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Contributed to American football as a player and coach. Served as the head coach for multiple teams, including the Miami University RedHawks and Indiana University Hoosiers. Built a reputation for innovative coaching strategies and emphasized player development and teamwork. Led the Miami RedHawks to a Mid-American Conference championship in 2003, marking a significant achievement during tenure. Advocated for the sport through various roles, influencing young athletes and coaching staff alike.
Served as head coach of Indiana University
Led Miami University to a MAC championship
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