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A. King Dickson

1876 – 1938

American football coach

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Lived 1876 – 1938 (aged 62). A. King Dickson was an American coach, banker and american football coach.

Alexander King Dickson Jr. (August 11, 1876 – November 4, 1938) was an American college football coach, lawyer, and banker. He served as the head football coach at Nevada State University—now known as the University of Nevada, Reno—for one season, in 1899, leading Nevada State to it second consecutive winning season, with a 3–2 record. The three wins were against the Pacific Tigers, , and San Jose Normal; the two losses were versus California and Stanford. According to the 1901 yearbook Artemesia, "They (the team) were not strong enough to beat Berkeley or Stanford, but they scored a touchdown...(against) the latter."

Dickson graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1897 and the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1901. He played football and baseball there. He began working for the Land Title Bank and Trust Company in 1909, holding the title of assistant vice president at the time of his death. Dickson died after suffering a heart attack on November 4, 1938.

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Education
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
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University of Nevada, Reno

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Frequently asked questions

Who was A. King Dickson?

American football coach

When was A. King Dickson born?

A. King Dickson was born on 11 August 1876 in Philadelphia.

When did A. King Dickson die?

A. King Dickson died on 4 November 1938 in Darby.

What was A. King Dickson's occupation?

A. King Dickson was a coach, banker and american football coach.

What nationality was A. King Dickson?

A. King Dickson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: A. King Dickson

· Wikidata: Q4648054

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