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George Dahlberg

1900 – 1993

American sports coach and college athletics administrator

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Lived 1900 – 1993 (aged 93). George Dahlberg was an American basketball player.

George Peter "Jiggs" Dahlberg (April 21, 1900 – September 18, 1993) was an American football and basketball coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head basketball coach at the University of Montana from 1937 to 1942 and again from 1944 to 1955, compiling a record of 221–223. Dahlberg was also the head football coach at Montana for one season, in 1945, tallying a mark of 1–4. He was the athletic director at Montana from 1954 to 1961.

Personal life Dahlberg was born on April 21, 1900, in Butte, Montana. He died on September 18, 1993, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fort William Henry Harrison, Montana.

Dahlberg graduated from the University of Montana in 1925, lettering in basketball and football.

Dahlberg became assistant football coach and head of the basketball program at the University of Montana in February 1937.

Head coaching record Football

Basketball

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University of Montana

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Dahlberg?

American sports coach and college athletics administrator

When was George Dahlberg born?

George Dahlberg was born on 21 April 1900 in Butte.

When did George Dahlberg die?

George Dahlberg died on 18 September 1993 in Fort William Henry Harrison.

What was George Dahlberg's occupation?

George Dahlberg was a basketball player.

What nationality was George Dahlberg?

George Dahlberg was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Dahlberg

· Wikidata: Q56070634

· DBpedia: George Dahlberg

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