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Henry Poague

1889 – 1953

American football player and coach

American football coach Athletic director
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Lived 1889 – 1953 (aged 64). Henry Poague was an American american football coach and athletic director.

Henry Grigsley Poague (May 24, 1889 – November 14, 1953) was an American college football coach and athletics administrator. He was the 11th head football coach at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in Lexington, Virginia, serving for the 1913 season, and compiling a record of 7–1–2.

Poague played football at VMI as a back from 1906 in 1910. He was an assistant football coach at VMI for two seasons before he was promoted to head football coach and athletic director in 1913. Poague died on November 15, 1953, in Dallas. He was buried at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery in Lexington.

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Important facts

Born
24 May 1889, Lexington
Birth century
19th century
Died
14 November 1953, Dallas
Occupation
American football coach, athletic director
Nationality
United States
Education
Virginia Military Institute

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Poague?

American football player and coach (1889–1953)

When was Henry Poague born?

Henry Poague was born on 24 May 1889 in Lexington.

When did Henry Poague die?

Henry Poague died on 14 November 1953 in Dallas.

What was Henry Poague's occupation?

Henry Poague was an american football coach and athletic director.

What nationality was Henry Poague?

Henry Poague was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Poague

· Wikidata: Q15998426

· DBpedia: Henry Poague

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