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Alonzo Edwin Branch

1874 – 1925

American football coach

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Lived 1874 – 1925 (aged 51). Alonzo Edwin Branch was an American american football coach.

Alonzo Edwin Branch (April 30, 1874 – December 15, 1925), also known as A. Edwin Branch, was an American college football coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Nebraska in 1899 and at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1900, compiling a career college football record of 1–11–1.

In 1899, Branch led the Nebraska to an exhibition win against Lincoln High School and one victory over Drake. Nebraska had their first losing season under Branch and after the season, he was replaced by Walter C. Booth. Branch's winning percentage of .167 is the lowest of any head coach in the history of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football program.

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Important facts

Born
30 April 1874, Boston
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 December 1925, Flushing
Occupation
American football coach
Nationality
United States
Education
Williams College
Employers
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Miami University
Also known as
A. Edwin Branch

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Frequently asked questions

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American football coach (1874–1925)

When was Alonzo Edwin Branch born?

Alonzo Edwin Branch was born on 30 April 1874 in Boston.

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Alonzo Edwin Branch died on 15 December 1925 in Flushing.

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Alonzo Edwin Branch was an american football coach.

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Alonzo Edwin Branch was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alonzo Edwin Branch

· Wikidata: Q4734548

· DBpedia: Alonzo Edwin Branch

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