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Carroll N. Kirk

1886 – 1963

American football coach and college sports coach

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Lived 1886 – 1963 (aged 77). Carroll N. Kirk was an American american football coach and basketball coach.

Carroll Nathan "Chick" Kirk (April 27, 1886 – October 20, 1963) was an American football player and college sports coach. He served as the head football coach (1909–1910) and head basketball coach (1909–1911) at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Kirk was an outstanding college football player at the University of Iowa, earning All-Western honors in 1907. He is credited with being Iowa's first passing quarterback. Kirk was the captain of the 1908 Iowa Hawkeyes football team.

Kirk was born in Clemons, Iowa. He later owned and managed the Murdoch Paint Co., in Davenport, Iowa, until his retirement in 1956. Kirk died on October 20, 1963, at Good Samaritan Center, in Davenport.

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Important facts

Born
27 April 1886, Clemons
Birth century
19th century
Died
20 October 1963, Davenport
Occupation
American football coach, basketball coach
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Iowa

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carroll N. Kirk?

American football coach and college sports coach (1886–1963)

When was Carroll N. Kirk born?

Carroll N. Kirk was born on 27 April 1886 in Clemons.

When did Carroll N. Kirk die?

Carroll N. Kirk died on 20 October 1963 in Davenport.

What was Carroll N. Kirk's occupation?

Carroll N. Kirk was an american football coach and basketball coach.

What nationality was Carroll N. Kirk?

Carroll N. Kirk was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carroll N. Kirk

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