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Herb Eisele

1904 – 1985

American football coach and college athletics administrator

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Lived 1904 – 1985 (aged 81). Herb Eisele was an American american football player.

Herbert Charles "Skeeter" Eisele (July 15, 1904 – September 12, 1985) was an American football coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio from 1947 to 1958, compiling a record of 60–36–5.

During his time at John Carroll, he coached future Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Don Shula and future National Football League (NFL) player and assistant coach Carl Taseff.

Eisele was born on July 15, 1904, in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Cathedral Latin School in Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. He then attended the University of Dayton, where he played college football. Eisele later earned a master's degree from Western Reserve University. He died on September 12, 1985, at Ripon Memorial Hospital in Ripon, Wisconsin.

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Important facts

Born
15 July 1904, Pennsylvania
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 September 1985, Ripon, Wisconsin
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Dayton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herb Eisele?

American football coach and college athletics administrator (1904-1985)

When was Herb Eisele born?

Herb Eisele was born on 15 July 1904 in Pennsylvania.

When did Herb Eisele die?

Herb Eisele died on 12 September 1985 in Ripon, Wisconsin.

What was Herb Eisele's occupation?

Herb Eisele was an american football player.

What nationality was Herb Eisele?

Herb Eisele was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herb Eisele

· Wikidata: Q96760063

· DBpedia: Herb Eisele

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