About Jerry Hampton
Lived 1932 – 2024 (aged 91). Jerry Hampton was an American athlete.
Gerald Elmer Hampton (July 24, 1932 – June 2, 2024) was an American football and wrestling coach. He served as the head football coach at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa in 1963 and again from 1965 to 1968. He was the head wrestling coach at Graceland for 22 seasons and amassed a 238-87 record. He also coached golf, cross country, and tennis for Graceland. He retired from Graceland's physical education faculty in 2010.
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Who was Jerry Hampton?
American football and wrestling coach
When was Jerry Hampton born?
Jerry Hampton was born on 24 July 1932 in Las Vegas.
When did Jerry Hampton die?
Jerry Hampton died on 2 June 2024.
What was Jerry Hampton's occupation?
Jerry Hampton was an athlete.
What nationality was Jerry Hampton?
Jerry Hampton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Hampton. https://biography.guide/jerry-hampton/
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