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George E. Allen

1911 – 1997

American football player and coach, basketball coach

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Lived 1911 – 1997 (aged 85). George E. Allen was an American basketball coach and american football player.

George Elliott "Eck" Allen (December 31, 1911 – September 2, 1997) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball. He served as the head football coach at the University of Maine in 1941 and from 1946 to 1948, tallying a mark of 15–11–2. Allen was also the head basketball coach at Brown University from 1938 to 1941 and at Maine from 1945 to 1949, compiling a career college basketball record of 73–53.

Early life and playing career Allen was born in Oldtown, Kentucky and attended high school in Ashland. He played football at the West Virginia University from 1932 to 1934.

Later life and death After retiring from coaching, Allen worked as a salesman of materials used in steel production. He died on September 2, 1997, at the age of 85 after a long illness. He was a resident of Kissimmee, Florida at the time of his death.

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West Virginia University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George E. Allen?

American football player and coach, basketball coach (1911-1997)

When was George E. Allen born?

George E. Allen was born on 31 December 1911 in Greenup County.

When did George E. Allen die?

George E. Allen died on 2 September 1997.

What was George E. Allen's occupation?

George E. Allen was a basketball coach and american football player.

What nationality was George E. Allen?

George E. Allen was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George E. Allen

· Wikidata: Q5538706

· DBpedia: George E. Allen (coach)

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