About Bob Barnwell
Lived 1916 – 1985 (aged 69). Bob Barnwell was an American basketball coach.
Robert Wade Barnwell (January 1, 1916 – September 19, 1985) was an American football and basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois for one season, in 1944 season, compiling a record of 0–8. Barnwell was also the head basketball coach at Western Illinois from 1943 to 1946, tallying a mark of 24–22. Barnwell attended Missouri State University and Columbia University Teachers' College prior to coming to Western Illinois.
Barnwell died in 1985.
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Who was Bob Barnwell?
College football and basketball coach
When was Bob Barnwell born?
Bob Barnwell was born on 1 January 1916 in Springfield.
When did Bob Barnwell die?
Bob Barnwell died on 19 September 1985 in Pasco County.
What was Bob Barnwell's occupation?
Bob Barnwell was a basketball coach.
What nationality was Bob Barnwell?
Bob Barnwell was American.
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