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Harry Jacoby

1910 – 1993

American football and basketball coach

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Lived 1910 – 1993 (aged 83). Harry Jacoby was an American basketball coach.

Harry Joseph Jacoby (September 2, 1910 – November 9, 1993) was an American football and basketball coach and athletics administrator. He served as the third head football coach at Boise Junior College—now Boise State University—coaching in five seasons. His first tenure lasted from 1938 through the first four games of 1941, when he was called by the United States Army for active duty at Fort Warren, Wyoming. The final three games in 1941 were coached by George "Stub" Allison, who also took over athletic director duties. After World War II ended, Jacoby resumed coaching duties for the Broncos in 1946. He compiled an overall record of 14–15–2. Jacoby was also the head basketball coach at Boise Junior College for two seasons, from 1939–40 to 1940–41, tallying a mark of 24–21.

A native of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Jacoby played college football at the University of Idaho. He coached at Soda Springs High School in Soda Springs, Idaho and then returned to Idaho as an assistant to Ted Bank.

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Who was Harry Jacoby?

American football and basketball coach (1910–1993)

When was Harry Jacoby born?

Harry Jacoby was born on 2 September 1910.

When did Harry Jacoby die?

Harry Jacoby died on 9 November 1993.

What was Harry Jacoby's occupation?

Harry Jacoby was a basketball coach.

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Harry Jacoby was American.

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· Wikidata: Q5670011

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