About John A. Brewin
Lived 1876 – 1938 (aged 61). John A. Brewin was an American athlete.
John Andrew Brewin (December 9, 1876 – March 7, 1938) was an American college football and college baseball coach for Davidson College in the early 1900s. He was the first official head coach for both teams in school history. Brewin also served as the Physical Director during his tenure at Davidson.
A native of Marlborough, Massachusetts, He had spent his undergraduate years at Boston College and lettered for the football team from 1893 to 1896, serving as team captain in 1895. He died in Everett, Massachusetts on March 7, 1938.
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Who was John A. Brewin?
American college football and baseball coach; medical doctor
When was John A. Brewin born?
John A. Brewin was born on 9 December 1876 in Boston.
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John A. Brewin died on 7 March 1938 in Everett.
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John A. Brewin was an athlete.
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John A. Brewin was American.
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