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Hugh A. Woodle

1902 – 1962

American college football coach and agriculturist

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Lived 1902 – 1962 (aged 59). Hugh A. Woodle was an American american football coach, agronomist, army officer and school teacher.

Hughey Allen Woodle Sr. (December 30, 1902 – January 14, 1962) was an American college football coach and agriculturist. He served as the head football coach at Georgia Normal School—now known as Georgia Southern University–from 1927 to 1928, compiling a record of 11–6–1. Woodle later worked as a agronomist for the Clemson College Extension Office.

Woodle was a native of Marlboro County, South Carolina, attending public school in Greenwood, South Carolina. He graduated from Clemson College—now known as Clemson University—in 1923, and later attended the University of Michigan. Woodle worked as a county farm agent in Edgefield County, South Carolina, Aiken County, South Carolina, and Arkansas County, Arkansas. He also thought vocational agriculture at Woodruff High School in Woodruff, South Carolina. Woodle served as a captain in the United States Army during World War II. He died suddenly, on January 14, 1962, at his home in Clemson, South Carolina.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Clemson University, University of Michigan
Employers
Georgia Southern University, United States Army, Clemson University, Woodruff High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugh A. Woodle?

American college football coach and agriculturist (1902–1962)

When was Hugh A. Woodle born?

Hugh A. Woodle was born on 30 December 1902 in Bennettsville.

When did Hugh A. Woodle die?

Hugh A. Woodle died on 14 January 1962 in Clemson.

What was Hugh A. Woodle's occupation?

Hugh A. Woodle was an american football coach, agronomist, army officer and school teacher.

What nationality was Hugh A. Woodle?

Hugh A. Woodle was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugh A. Woodle

· Wikidata: Q67698663

· DBpedia: Hugh A. Woodle

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