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Dana Rucker

1868 – 1949

American football coach

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Lived 1868 – 1949 (aged 81). Dana Rucker was an American head coach and american football coach.

Dana Henry Rucker (January 28, 1868 – February 1, 1949) was an American college football player and coach. He coached football at Richmond College for four seasons in the 1890s.

Early life and education Dana Henry Rucker was born in 1868 in Delaplane, Virginia, to Annie (née Chapplalier) and William A. Rucker. He graduated from Richmond College (later the University of Richmond). Later, at age 60, he received a Master of Arts from Columbia University. Rucker also worked in education at the high school level.

Rucker started the first public school garden in Richmond and was an examiner for the Richmond Boy Scouts. He lectured on sculpture, art and botany. He was responsible for an ordnance that abolished fireworks in Richmond and established a practice of physical examination of school children that participate in athletic events.

Personal life Rucker married Lulie Harrison, daughter of Edmund Harrison. They had three sons and one daughter, Dana H., Edmund H., W. Harrison and Mrs. Frank Beazley. He was a deacon of the Grove Avenue Baptist Church for more than 40 years.

Rucker died on February 1, 1949, at his home on Hanover Avenue in Richmond. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery.

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University of Richmond
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Dana Henry Rucker

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dana Rucker?

American football coach

When was Dana Rucker born?

Dana Rucker was born on 28 January 1868 in Fauquier County.

When did Dana Rucker die?

Dana Rucker died on 1 February 1949 in Richmond.

What was Dana Rucker's occupation?

Dana Rucker was a head coach and american football coach.

What nationality was Dana Rucker?

Dana Rucker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dana Rucker

· Wikidata: Q5214818

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