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Ed Parry

1885 – 1966

American football coach

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About Ed Parry

Lived 1885 – 1966 (aged 81). Ed Parry was an American head coach, american football coach and athletics competitor.

Edwin Eugene Parry (March 11, 1885 – November 30, 1966) was an American college football player and coach and track and field athlete and coach. He served as the head football coach at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College—now known as Oklahoma State University—for one season, in 1908, compiling a record of 4–4.

Perry attended the University of Chicago, where he played football as a tackle under head coach Amos Alonzo Stagg. He also competed in the hammer throw for Chicago's track and field team, of which he was elected captain for the 1906 season.

Parry coached the track team at the University of South Dakota in the spring of 1907. He assisted A. R. Kennedy in coaching the football team at the University of Kansas in the fall 1907.

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University of Chicago
Also known as
Edwin Eugene Parry

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ed Parry?

American football coach

When was Ed Parry born?

Ed Parry was born on 11 March 1885 in Albia.

When did Ed Parry die?

Ed Parry died on 30 November 1966 in Kern County.

What was Ed Parry's occupation?

Ed Parry was a head coach, american football coach and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Ed Parry?

Ed Parry was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ed Parry

· Wikidata: Q5335256

· DBpedia: Ed Parry

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