About Forest Firestone
Lived 1876 – 1940 (aged 63). Forest Firestone was an American head coach and american football player.
George Forest Firestone (July 27, 1876 – July 12, 1940) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Buchtel College—now known as the University of Akron—for one season in 1902, compiling a record of 2–5. Firestone was born on July 27, 1876, in Akron, Ohio, and died on July 12, 1940, in Cambridge, Ohio.
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Who was Forest Firestone?
American football player and coach (1876-1940)
When was Forest Firestone born?
Forest Firestone was born on 27 July 1876 in Akron.
When did Forest Firestone die?
Forest Firestone died on 12 July 1940 in Cambridge.
What was Forest Firestone's occupation?
Forest Firestone was a head coach and american football player.
What nationality was Forest Firestone?
Forest Firestone was American.
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