Earl Looman

Earl Looman Jr. (July 21, 1932 – January 3, 1992) was an American football player and coach.

Early life and football career Looman grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and attended Fremont Ross High School. He then played college football for Stetson. He was used as a right tackle, defensive end, and linebacker throughout his career. He played with the team from 1951 to 1952 before enrolling in the military. He signed with the team on February 27, 1956. He suffered a back sprain within the first five minutes of the initial summer workouts. He was then cut due to the injury not healing. He had initially declined the position to sign with the Colts. As head coach, his team ran a Split-T offense. He also served as the team's defensive line coach. In 1965, the team moved to Orlando and became the Orlando Thunderbirds. He served as a co-interim head coach for the season after Bud Asher announced his resignation due to a financial dispute. In 1972, he reunited with Asher as his defensive line coach for New Smyrna Beach High School.

Personal life On November 9, 1956, Looman married Betsy Duck in DeLand, Florida. In June 1957, the pair received their bachelor's degrees in science and music, respectively.