About Emerald B. Wilson
Lived 1896 – 1975 (aged 78). Emerald B. Wilson was an athlete.
Emerald Beers Wilson (September 10, 1896 – April 3, 1975) was an American football and basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio from 1927 to 1930 and at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York from 1934 to 1942, compiling a career college football coaching record of 44–41–9. Wilson was also the head basketball coach at Defiance from 1927 to 1931, tallying a mark of 43–30.
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Who was Emerald B. Wilson?
American football coach (1896-1975)
When was Emerald B. Wilson born?
Emerald B. Wilson was born on 10 December 1896 in Cardington.
When did Emerald B. Wilson die?
Emerald B. Wilson died on 3 April 1975 in Pompano Beach.
What was Emerald B. Wilson's occupation?
Emerald B. Wilson was an athlete.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emerald B. Wilson. https://biography.guide/emerald-b-wilson/
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