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Buck Hunt

1891 – 1927

American football coach, educator

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Lived 1891 – 1927 (aged 36). Buck Hunt was an American american football coach, professor and army officer.

John Russell "Buck" Hunt (September 10, 1891 – December 21, 1927) was an American college football coach and educator. He served as the head football coach at Virginia Theological Seminary and College (now known as the Virginia University of Lynchburg) in 1916 and from 1919 to 1921, Tennessee A&I State Normal School for Negroes (now known as Tennessee State University) in 1922, and Roger Williams University in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1923.

Hunt was born on September 10, 1891, in Annapolis, Maryland, to Josiah and Melvina Hunt. His family moved to Washington, D.C. during his youth. Hunt attended Howard University, where he competed in football, basketball, baseball, and track before graduating in 1912.

Hunt went to Virginia Seminary in 1912 as professor of English. In 1922, he moved on to Tennessee State as football coach. The following year, he went to Roger Williams as athletic coach.

Hunt died on December 21, 1927, in Baltimore, following a illness lasting several months. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Howard University
Employers
Virginia University of Lynchburg, Tennessee State University, Roger Williams University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Buck Hunt?

American football coach, educator (1891–1927)

When was Buck Hunt born?

Buck Hunt was born on 10 September 1891 in Annapolis.

When did Buck Hunt die?

Buck Hunt died on 21 December 1927 in Baltimore.

What was Buck Hunt's occupation?

Buck Hunt was an american football coach, professor and army officer.

What nationality was Buck Hunt?

Buck Hunt was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Buck Hunt

· Wikidata: Q4982875

· DBpedia: Buck Hunt

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