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E. V. Long

1885 – 1941

American football player and sports coach

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Lived 1885 – 1941 (aged 55). E. V. Long was an American basketball coach.

Earl Van Meter "Bo" Long (July 11, 1885 – January 28, 1941) was an American college football, college basketball, and college baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at Richmond College—now known as the University of Richmond—in 1910 and Fairmount College—now known as Wichita State University—from 1912 to 1913.

Early life, family, and playing career Long was born on July 11, 1885, in Maroa, Illinois, to Silaws and Mary Jane Long. He married Jessie Lois Brown, of Canton, Illinois, on July 10, 1911. He attended Harvard University, where was a two-sport letter winner in football and baseball. Long was a substitute center on the 1909 Harvard Crimson football team.

Coaching career Richmond Long was the 17th head football coach at the University of Richmond and he held that position for the 1910 season. His coaching record at Richmond was 2–5–1.

Fairmount After leaving Richmond, Long was named the eighth head football coach at Fairmount College—now known as Wichita State University—and he held that position for two seasons, from 1912 until 1913. His coaching record at Fairmount was 6–11.

Later life and death Long attended Boston University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in Kansas in 1914. Long died on January 28, 1941, at a hospital in Wichita.

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Harvard University
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Earl Van Meter Long

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Frequently asked questions

Who was E. V. Long?

American football player and sports coach

When was E. V. Long born?

E. V. Long was born on 11 July 1885 in Maroa.

When did E. V. Long die?

E. V. Long died on 28 January 1941 in Wichita.

What was E. V. Long's occupation?

E. V. Long was a basketball coach.

What nationality was E. V. Long?

E. V. Long was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: E. V. Long

· Wikidata: Q5322187

· DBpedia: E. V. Long

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