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Eddie Kienholz

1889 – 1974

American football, basketball, and baseball coach

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About Eddie Kienholz

Lived 1889 – 1974 (aged 85). Eddie Kienholz was an American american football player.

Edgar H. Kienholz (May 18, 1889 – October 1, 1974) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at Santa Clara University from 1923 to 1924 and Occidental College from 1928 to 1931, compiling a career college football coaching record of 26–22–3. He was also Santa Clara's head basketball coach from 1923 to 1925 and head baseball coach in 1924. Kienholz was the head football coach at Long Beach Polytechnic High School from 1916 to 1922. In 1935, he was hired as the head basketball coach at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Kienholz died on October 1, 1974, at this home in Laguna Hills, California.

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Important facts

Born
18 May 1889, Bellingham
Birth century
19th century
Died
1 October 1974, Laguna Hills
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Washington State University
Also known as
Edgar H. Kienholz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eddie Kienholz?

American football, basketball, and baseball coach (1889-1974)

When was Eddie Kienholz born?

Eddie Kienholz was born on 18 May 1889 in Bellingham.

When did Eddie Kienholz die?

Eddie Kienholz died on 1 October 1974 in Laguna Hills.

What was Eddie Kienholz's occupation?

Eddie Kienholz was an american football player.

What nationality was Eddie Kienholz?

Eddie Kienholz was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eddie Kienholz

· Wikidata: Q59588700

· DBpedia: Eddie Kienholz

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