About Fred Huggins
Lived 1899 – 1976 (aged 77). Fred Huggins was an American coach and american football player.
Frederick Anthony Huggins (March 6, 1899 – July 15, 1976) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island from 1921 to 1924, compiling a record of 15–15–2. Huggins was named to the 1918 College Football All-America Team as a guard while playing for Brown University.
Huggins entered the United States Army Air Forces in 1942. After serving in the Pacific War during World War II, he was discharged four years later with the rank of major. Huggins worked for the Veterans Administration from 1946 until his retirement in 1965. He died on July 15, 1976, at his home in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Who was Fred Huggins?
American football player and coach (1899-1976)
When was Fred Huggins born?
Fred Huggins was born on 6 March 1899.
When did Fred Huggins die?
Fred Huggins died on 15 July 1976 in Newport.
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Fred Huggins was a coach and american football player.
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Fred Huggins was American.
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