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Earle Edwards

1908 – 1997

American football player and coach

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Lived 1908 – 1997 (aged 88). Earle Edwards was an American head coach.

Earle Edwards (November 10, 1908 – February 25, 1997) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at North Carolina State University from 1954 to 1970, compiling a record of 77–88–8. Edwards is the longest tenured coach in NC State Wolfpack football history and holds the program records for games coached and losses; he held the record for wins from November 2, 1963 (when he passed Beattie Feathers with his 38th victory) until November 4, 2023 when Dave Doeren passed him. His teams won five Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) titles and made two Liberty Bowl appearances. Four times he was named the ACC Coach of the Year.

A native of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Edwards attended Pennsylvania State University, where he lettered in football and later served as an assistant coach. He died on February 25, 1997, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Pennsylvania State University
Awards
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Earle Edwards?

American football player and coach

When was Earle Edwards born?

Earle Edwards was born on 10 November 1908.

When did Earle Edwards die?

Earle Edwards died on 25 February 1997 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What was Earle Edwards's occupation?

Earle Edwards was a head coach.

What nationality was Earle Edwards?

Earle Edwards was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Earle Edwards

· Wikidata: Q5326424

· DBpedia: Earle Edwards

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