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E. E. Tarr

1880 – 1950

American football coach

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Lived 1880 – 1950 (aged 70). E. E. Tarr was an American head coach and american football coach.

Edward Eugene Tarr (May 2, 1880 – August 13, 1950) was an American football and basketball coach. Coaching career Tarr was the head football coach at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. He held that position for the 1903 and 1904 seasons. His coaching record at Adrian was 7–6. He was also coached at Mercer University for the 1906 season where he compiled a record of 2–3. He was Mercer's first paid coach.

Tarr was a graduate of McDaniel College (then known as Western Maryland College) in 1903. He spent some time coaching in Alabama, Arkansas, and at the Carlisle Indian School. He served as the head football coach at Little Rock Central High School in 1910.

Tarr was initially hired to be the head football coach for the First District Agricultural School of Jonesboro, Arkansas—now known as Arkansas State University—but never coached a game after having to take a leave of absence to Philadelphia following his sister's illness.

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McDaniel College
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Edward Eugene Tarr

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Frequently asked questions

Who was E. E. Tarr?

American football coach (1880–1950)

When was E. E. Tarr born?

E. E. Tarr was born on 2 May 1880 in Maryland.

When did E. E. Tarr die?

E. E. Tarr died on 13 August 1950 in Los Angeles.

What was E. E. Tarr's occupation?

E. E. Tarr was a head coach and american football coach.

What nationality was E. E. Tarr?

E. E. Tarr was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: E. E. Tarr

· Wikidata: Q5321837

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