About Frank E. Wade
Lived 1873 – 1930 (aged 56). Frank E. Wade was an American lawyer.
Frank Edward Wade (October 6, 1873 – March 3, 1930) was an American lawyer, college football player and coach, and piano manufacturer. He served as the head football coach at DePauw University in 1895 and at Syracuse University from 1897 to 1899, compiling a career head coaching record of 20–12–3. Wade was born in Malta Bend, Missouri, a son of William Henry Wade. He attended Washington University in St. Louis before graduating from Yale University in 1896 and Syracuse University College of Law in 1898. He practiced law in Syracuse, New York, and was president of the Amphion Piano Company, which he sold a few years before his death in 1930.
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Who was Frank E. Wade?
American football player and coach, lawyer, piano manufacturer (1873-1930)
When was Frank E. Wade born?
Frank E. Wade was born on 6 October 1873 in Malta Bend.
When did Frank E. Wade die?
Frank E. Wade died on 3 March 1930 in Syracuse.
What was Frank E. Wade's occupation?
Frank E. Wade was a lawyer.
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Frank E. Wade was American.
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