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Eddie Dunn

1915 – 1980

American football player and coach

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Lived 1915 – 1980 (aged 64). Eddie Dunn was an American head coach and american football player.

Edward Francis Dunn (October 1, 1915 – March 2, 1980) was an American football and baseball coach. He was the head football coach at University of Miami from 1943 to 1944 while Jack Harding served in the American military in World War II.

Dunn grew up in Miami. He lettered for the Miami Hurricanes football team from 1936 to 1938. In 1938, he played in the first Florida–Miami game, scoring all three touchdowns in a 19–7 Miami win. Dunn set several game, single-season and career UM records for rushing, scoring, and punt returns. Dunn went on to serve as head baseball coach from 1946 to 1954, guiding UM to an 82–73–2 record over his nine seasons. His 1947 club went 11–2, followed by his second-best mark of 14–8 in 1949, playing teams from the state of Florida, military bases and around the Southeast. He died at a Florida hospital in 1980 after a long illness.

In 2009, Dunn was inducted into UM's "Ring of Fame." Dunn's son Gary Dunn, who also played football at UM, represented him at the induction.

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University of Miami
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Edward Francis Dunn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eddie Dunn?

American football player and coach (1915-1980)

When was Eddie Dunn born?

Eddie Dunn was born on 1 October 1915.

When did Eddie Dunn die?

Eddie Dunn died on 2 March 1980 in Miami.

What was Eddie Dunn's occupation?

Eddie Dunn was a head coach and american football player.

What nationality was Eddie Dunn?

Eddie Dunn was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eddie Dunn

· Wikidata: Q5335987

· DBpedia: Eddie Dunn (American football)

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