Clyde Ehrhardt

Clyde Walter Ehrhardt (July 4, 1921 – February 5, 1963) was an American professional football center in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Georgia and was selected in the 19th round of the 1944 NFL draft. He served as the head football coach at Presbyterian College in 1962.

Early life Ehrhardt was born in Bardwell, Kentucky, and was the son of a Baptist minister who served pastorates in Kentucky and Tennessee. He attended Morgan Prep School in Petersburg, Tennessee.

College career Ehrhardt attended and played college football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. While at Georgia, he was part of the team that won the 1942 Orange Bowl, which was Georgia's first bowl appearance and first win. The following year, they won the 1943 Rose Bowl. Ehrhardt graduated from Georgia in 1943 and earned a master's degree from Peabody College in 1954. In 34 games, he had three interceptions and three fumble recoveries.

Coach After retiring from playing football, Ehrhardt became a football coach at Decatur High School in Decatur, Georgia, where he also taught math, physical education, and was the assistant principal. He became an assistant head coach in 1957 at Presbyterian College under head coach Frank Jones. In 1962, he succeeded Jones as head coach.

Death Ehrhardt died on February 5, 1963, from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound while on a hunting trip.

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