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George Hembree

1893 – 1945

American football, basketball and baseball coach

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Lived 1893 – 1945 (aged 51–52). George Hembree was an american football coach.

George N. Hembree (1893 – May 17, 1945) was an American football, basketball and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at Eastern Kentucky University from 1920 to 1929 He also served as EKU's head men's basketball coach and baseball coach, in addition to being a faculty member. A major in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, Hembree died after being hit by a truck in May 1945.

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1893
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Who was George Hembree?

American football, basketball and baseball coach

When was George Hembree born?

George Hembree was born in 1893.

When did George Hembree die?

George Hembree died on 17 May 1945 in Amarillo, Texas.

What was George Hembree's occupation?

George Hembree was an american football coach.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Hembree

· Wikidata: Q70421855

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