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Earl A. Davis

1889 – 1965

American college football and college basketball coach, athletics administrator

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Lived 1889 – 1965 (aged 75). Earl A. Davis was an American american football coach, basketball coach and athletic director.

Earl Andrew "Lefty" Davis (December 28, 1889 – February 13, 1965) was an American college football and college basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at Missouri Wesleyan College from 1917 to 1922, McKendree College (now known McKendree University) from 1923 to 1924, Centenary College of Louisiana in 1925, and Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College (common known then as Maryville State Teacher's College and now known as Northwest Missouri State University) from 1927 to 1936. Davis was also the head basketball coach at McKendree from 1923 to 1925, tallying a mark of 22–7.

Davis played football at Transylvania University. He earned a master's degree at Peabody College and pursued graduate studied at the University of Illinois. Davis died on February 13, 1965, in Maryville, Missouri.

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Important facts

Born
28 December 1889, Stewart County
Birth century
19th century
Died
13 February 1965, Maryville
Occupation
American football coach, basketball coach, athletic director
Nationality
United States
Education
Transylvania University, Peabody College, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Employers
Missouri Wesleyan College, McKendree University, Centenary College of Louisiana, Northwest Missouri State University
Also known as
Earl Andrew Davois, E. A Davis, Lefty Davis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Earl A. Davis?

American college football and college basketball coach, athletics administrator (1889–1965)

When was Earl A. Davis born?

Earl A. Davis was born on 28 December 1889 in Stewart County.

When did Earl A. Davis die?

Earl A. Davis died on 13 February 1965 in Maryville.

What was Earl A. Davis's occupation?

Earl A. Davis was an american football coach, basketball coach and athletic director.

What nationality was Earl A. Davis?

Earl A. Davis was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Earl A. Davis

· Wikidata: Q5321687

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