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Clarence Kenney

1882 – 1950

American football player and coach

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Lived 1882 – 1950 (aged 68). Clarence Kenney was an American head coach and athletics competitor.

Clarence John "Pike" Kenney (January 13, 1882 – November 28, 1950) was an American college football player and coach. He played college football at Marquette University before transferring as a medical student to the Saint Louis University. Kenney was an outstanding halfback and captain of the 1906 Saint Louis Blue and White football team when his teammate, Bradbury Robinson, completed the first legal forward pass to Jack Schneider in the history of American football on September 5 against in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Kenney served as head football coach at Creighton University in 1908, where his team went 3–3–2. He returned to Marquette in 1910 as an assistant coach and served as the head football coach there for one season in 1912, compiling a record of 3–4.

A native of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Kenney served during World War I as a medical major in the 32nd Division of the United States Army. He died on November 28, 1950, in Houma, Louisiana, following a long illness.

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Marquette University, Saint Louis University
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Clarence John "Pike" Kenney

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Who was Clarence Kenney?

American football player and coach

When was Clarence Kenney born?

Clarence Kenney was born on 13 January 1882 in Mequon.

When did Clarence Kenney die?

Clarence Kenney died on 28 November 1950 in Houma.

What was Clarence Kenney's occupation?

Clarence Kenney was a head coach and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Clarence Kenney?

Clarence Kenney was American.

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· Wikipedia: Clarence Kenney

· Wikidata: Q5126627

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