About Clint Young
Lived 1890 – 1978 (aged 88). Clint Young was an American american football coach and automobile salesperson.
William Turner Clint Young (November 12, 1890 – December 2, 1978) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the First District Agricultural School of Jonesboro, Arkansas—now known as Arkansas State University—in 1913, compiling a record of 5–2–1.
Young graduated from Jonesboro High School, and then played football, basketball, and baseball for the University of Arkansas.
Young took over as head football coach at Jonesboro after E. E. Tarr left due to his sister's illness. He returned as head coach in 1922.
After his coaching career, Young operated Young Motor Co., in East St. Louis, Illinois. In 1937, 20 cars were destroyed costing around $7,000 after faulty wiring caused a fire in the building he owned. In 1938, Young married Hazel Lane in Chicago. Young also owned the Young Lumber Company in East St. Louis. He died on December 2, 1978, at the Castle Haven Nursing Home in Belleville, Illinois.
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Who was Clint Young?
American football coach
When was Clint Young born?
Clint Young was born on 12 November 1890 in Gadsden.
When did Clint Young die?
Clint Young died on 2 December 1978 in Belleville.
What was Clint Young's occupation?
Clint Young was an american football coach and automobile salesperson.
What nationality was Clint Young?
Clint Young was American.
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· DBpedia: Clint Young (American football)
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