About Irby Koffman
Lived 1899 – 1968 (aged 69). Irby Koffman was an American teacher.
Irby Harvy Koffman (March 15, 1899 – November 18, 1968) was an American college football coach and a public school superintendent. He was the first head football coach at Murray State University–then known as Murray State College–serving for one season, in 1924, and compiling record of 3–3–3. After leaving coaching, Koffman served as a public school superintendent at several schools, including one in Gibson County, Tennessee from 1934 to 1939.
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Who was Irby Koffman?
American football coach and public school superintendent (1899-1968)
When was Irby Koffman born?
Irby Koffman was born on 15 March 1899.
When did Irby Koffman die?
Irby Koffman died on 18 November 1968 in Edison.
What was Irby Koffman's occupation?
Irby Koffman was a teacher.
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Irby Koffman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Irby Koffman. https://biography.guide/irby-koffman/
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