About Edwin R. Taber
Lived 1863 – 1916 (aged 52–53). Edwin R. Taber was an American head coach and american football coach.
Edwin R. Taber (1863 – February 16, 1916) was an American college football coach. He was the first head football coach at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, serving for one season, in 1884 season, and compiling a record of 1–0.
Taber was a student-coach of the team. The one game he coached was played on October 25, 1884, against Butler University at the Indianapolis Baseball Park. Wabash won the game 4–0 and completed the first intercollegiate football game in the history of the state of Indiana.
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Who was Edwin R. Taber?
American football coach
When was Edwin R. Taber born?
Edwin R. Taber was born in 1863 in Cass County.
When did Edwin R. Taber die?
Edwin R. Taber died on 16 February 1916 in Yakima.
What was Edwin R. Taber's occupation?
Edwin R. Taber was a head coach and american football coach.
What nationality was Edwin R. Taber?
Edwin R. Taber was American.
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