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Jack Swartz

1930 – 1997

American football coach and athletics administrator

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Lived 1930 – 1997 (aged 67). Jack Swartz was an American american football coach and athletic director.

Jack Lee Swartz (March 31, 1930 – July 11, 1997) was an American football coach and athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois for eight seasons, from 1961 to 1968, compiling a record of 41–30. Swartz was also the athletic director at Wheaton from 1975 to 1983.

Swartz played college football at Wheaton before graduating in 1952. He then earned a master's degree in educational administration from Michigan State University. After serving the military and pursuing more graduate studies at Indiana University, Swartz worked as a community school director in Flint, Michigan, his hometown. He went back to Wheaton in 1958 as an assistant football coach, and succeeded Harvey Chrouser as head football coach in 1961.

In 1973, Swartz received a doctorate degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He died on July 11, 1997, at his home in Wheaton. At the time of his death he was still on the faculty of Wheaton College, serving as associate athletic director.

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Wheaton College, Michigan State University, University of Northern Colorado
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Wheaton College

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Who was Jack Swartz?

American football coach and athletics administrator (1930–1997)

When was Jack Swartz born?

Jack Swartz was born on 31 March 1930 in Flint.

When did Jack Swartz die?

Jack Swartz died on 11 July 1997 in Wheaton.

What was Jack Swartz's occupation?

Jack Swartz was an american football coach and athletic director.

What nationality was Jack Swartz?

Jack Swartz was American.

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· Wikipedia: Jack Swartz

· Wikidata: Q16013969

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