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Bo Hanley

1887 – 1980

American football player and coach

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Lived 1887 – 1980 (aged 92). Bo Hanley was an American american football player and american football coach.

William Joseph "Bo" Hanley (July 10, 1891 – November 23, 1954) was an American football player and coach. He served a head coach for the Kenosha Maroons of the National Football League (NFL) for one season in 1924. Hanley played college football at Marquette University, where he was nicknamed the "Marquette Marvel". In 1911, Hanley played baseball for one season for the Aurora Blues of the Wisconsin-Illinois League.

In 1920, Hanley's younger brother, Cornelius "Pat" Hanley played for the Detroit Heralds. Pat also played college football at Marquette.

Biography Hanley was born on July 10, 1891. He was a resident physical at County Emergency Hospital in Milwaukee for 16 years, until he died there, on November 23, 1954.

Coaching Hanley served as the head football coach at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado from 1914 to 1915.

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Marquette University
Also known as
William J. Hanley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bo Hanley?

American football player and coach (1887-1980)

When was Bo Hanley born?

Bo Hanley was born on 14 December 1887 in United States.

When did Bo Hanley die?

Bo Hanley died on 21 September 1980 in Milwaukee.

What was Bo Hanley's occupation?

Bo Hanley was an american football player and american football coach.

What nationality was Bo Hanley?

Bo Hanley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bo Hanley

· Wikidata: Q4931096

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