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Harry Goldsworthy

1883 – 1970

American college football player and coach, state legislator, and farmer

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Lived 1883 – 1970 (aged 86). Harry Goldsworthy was an American american football coach, track and field coach, legislator, farmer and athletic director.

Harry Edgar Goldsworthy (October 5, 1883 – March 5, 1970) was an American college football player and coach, state legislator, and farmer. He served as the head football coach at State Normal School at Cheney–now known as Eastern Washington University–for one season, in 1909, compiling a record of 0–2.

Goldsworthy was born on October 5, 1883, in Rosalia, Washington, to John Henry and Eliza (Booth) Goldsworthy. He played football at the State College of Washington—now known as Washington State University from 1904 to 1907, captaining the 1906 Washington State football team. In 1908, Goldsworthy coached football and track at Davenport High School in Davenport, Washington.

Goldsworthy served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1921 to 1931. He farmed in Rosalia and helped to organize the Northwest Grain Grower's Association. Goldsworthy died on March 5, 1970, at a hospital in Spokane, Washington. He was survived by two sons, Harry E. Goldsworthy and Robert F. Goldsworthy.

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Washington State University
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Eastern Washington University, Washington House of Representatives
Also known as
Harry Edgar Goldsworthy, Harry E. Goldsworthy

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Who was Harry Goldsworthy?

American college football player and coach, state legislator, and farmer (1883–1970)

When was Harry Goldsworthy born?

Harry Goldsworthy was born on 5 October 1883 in Rosalia.

When did Harry Goldsworthy die?

Harry Goldsworthy died on 5 March 1970 in Spokane.

What was Harry Goldsworthy's occupation?

Harry Goldsworthy was an american football coach, track and field coach, legislator, farmer and athletic director.

What nationality was Harry Goldsworthy?

Harry Goldsworthy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Goldsworthy

· Wikidata: Q51560440

· DBpedia: Harry Goldsworthy (American football)

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