Al Michaels
American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator
About Al Michaels
Lived 1911 – 1991 (aged 79). Al Michaels was an American american football player and american football coach.
Albert Paul Michaels (November 14, 1911 – October 17, 1991) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. As defensive coordinator for North Carolina State University under Earle Edwards from 1954 to 1970, he has long been considered one of the games most influential defensive minds with his famous "white shoes defense". He acted as interim head football coach for the 1971 team, hiring protégé Chuck Amato to his first full-time assistant job during his tenure as head coach.
A native of DuBois, Pennsylvania, Michaels played college football at Pennsylvania State University and coached there for 19 years before moving on to NC State. He also coached golf at NC State. Michaels died on October 17, 1991, in Raleigh, North Carolina, following a long illness.
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Who was Al Michaels?
American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator (1911-1991)
When was Al Michaels born?
Al Michaels was born on 14 November 1911 in DuBois.
When did Al Michaels die?
Al Michaels died on 17 October 1991 in Raleigh.
What was Al Michaels's occupation?
Al Michaels was an american football player and american football coach.
What nationality was Al Michaels?
Al Michaels was American.
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