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Harry Stella

1916 – 1997

American football player

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About Harry Stella

Lived 1916 – 1997 (aged 80). Harry Stella was an American american football player.

Harry Ami Stella (December 24, 1916 – February 8, 1997) was an American football player and United States Army officer.

Stella was born in Iowa and grew up in Kankakee, Illinois. He attended the Missouri School of Mines before enrolling at the United States Military Academy in 1936. Stella played at the tackle position for the Army Cadets football team. He was captain of Army's 1939 football team and was selected by the United Press, Newsweek magazine, and International News Service (INS) as a first-team player on the 1939 College Football All-America Team. He also played for the Army baseball team and was the Eastern intercollegiate heavy weight boxing champion.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Awards
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Also known as
Harry Ami Stella

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Harry Stella's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Stella?

American football player (1916-1997)

When was Harry Stella born?

Harry Stella was born on 24 December 1916 in Iowa.

When did Harry Stella die?

Harry Stella died on 8 February 1997 in Tacoma.

What was Harry Stella's occupation?

Harry Stella was an american football player.

What nationality was Harry Stella?

Harry Stella was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Stella

· Wikidata: Q19665049

· DBpedia: Harry Stella

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