About Gerry Hart
Lived 1935 – 2011 (aged 76). Gerry Hart was an American head coach.
Gerald L. Hart (January 31, 1935 – April 27, 2011) was an American football coach. He was the 15th head football coach at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, serving for five seasons, from 1972 to 1976, and compiling a record of 26–27–1.
Prior to accepting the Illinois State head coaching position; Hart coached at a number of Illinois High Schools before moving on to coach at Southern Illinois University and Western Illinois University. He was also an assistant in the Canadian Football League, for both the Calgary Stampeders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gerry Hart?
American college football coach (1935–2011)
When was Gerry Hart born?
Gerry Hart was born on 31 January 1935 in West Frankfort.
When did Gerry Hart die?
Gerry Hart died on 27 April 2011 in Carbondale.
What was Gerry Hart's occupation?
Gerry Hart was a head coach.
What nationality was Gerry Hart?
Gerry Hart was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gerry Hart (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerry Hart. https://biography.guide/gerry-hart/
MLA: "Gerry Hart." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gerry-hart/.
Chicago: "Gerry Hart." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gerry-hart/.
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