About Art Van Tone
Lived 1918 – 1990 (aged 71). Art Van Tone was an American american football player.
Arthur M. Van Tone (September 30, 1918 – August 9, 1990) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions from 1943 to 1946. Van Tone served as the head football coach at Austin Peay State College—now known as Austin Peay State University—from 1960 to 1962, compiling a record of 4–26. Before he was hired at Austin Peay in January 1960, he coached high school football, at Lauren High School in Laurel, Mississippi from 1948 to 1954 and Bay High School in Panama City, Florida from 1955 to 1959.
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Who was Art Van Tone?
American football player (1918-1990)
When was Art Van Tone born?
Art Van Tone was born on 30 September 1918 in Ottawa.
When did Art Van Tone die?
Art Van Tone died on 9 August 1990 in Conyers.
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Art Van Tone was an american football player.
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Art Van Tone was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art Van Tone. https://biography.guide/art-van-tone/
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