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Andrew McDonald

1898 – 1988

American football and college basketball player and coach

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About Andrew McDonald

Lived 1898 – 1988 (aged 89). Andrew McDonald was an American american football player.

Andrew Jesse McDonald (September 5, 1898 – August 21, 1988) was an American college football and college basketball player and coach. He served as the head football coach (1934–1937) and head basketball coach (1925–1950) at Southwest Missouri State Normal School—now known as Missouri State University—in Springfield, Missouri.

McDonald was a two-sport athlete at the University of Kansas, starting at quarterback in football and playing basketball under head coach Phog Allen.

Head coaching record Football

Basketball

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Important facts

Born
5 September 1898, McLouth
Birth century
19th century
Died
21 August 1988, Springfield
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Kansas
Also known as
Andrew Jesse McDonald

People in Andrew McDonald's life

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Phog Allen
1885 – 1974
American football coach

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andrew McDonald?

American football and college basketball player and coach (1898–1988)

When was Andrew McDonald born?

Andrew McDonald was born on 5 September 1898 in McLouth.

When did Andrew McDonald die?

Andrew McDonald died on 21 August 1988 in Springfield.

What was Andrew McDonald's occupation?

Andrew McDonald was an american football player.

What nationality was Andrew McDonald?

Andrew McDonald was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew McDonald

· Wikidata: Q62390306

· DBpedia: Andrew McDonald (coach)

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