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Guy Sundt

1898 – 1955

American athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator

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Lived 1898 – 1955 (aged 57). Guy Sundt was an American basketball coach, athletics competitor and american football player.

Guy M. Sundt (February 18, 1898 – October 25, 1955) was an American athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator. He played football and basketball and ran track at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Biography Sundt attended the University of Wisconsin, where he was an All-American long jumper for the Wisconsin Badgers track and field team. He placed fourth in the long jump at the 1921 NCAA Track and Field Championships.

After graduating from Wisconsin in 1922, Sundt spent two years at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, where he served as athletic director and coached football, basketball, and track. He returned to Wisconsin in 1924 as freshman football and basketball coach and assistant track coach. From 1924 until 1948, Sundt coached the backfield on the varsity Wisconsin Badgers football team. From 1948 until 1950, he served as the head track coach for the Badgers before taking the job as athletic director at Wisconsin, a role he filled until his death in 1955.

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University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Guy Sundt?

American athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator (1898-1955)

When was Guy Sundt born?

Guy Sundt was born on 18 February 1898 in Madison.

When did Guy Sundt die?

Guy Sundt died on 25 October 1955 in Madison.

What was Guy Sundt's occupation?

Guy Sundt was a basketball coach, athletics competitor and american football player.

What nationality was Guy Sundt?

Guy Sundt was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guy Sundt

· Wikidata: Q15998754

· DBpedia: Guy Sundt

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