About Joseph Lightner
Lived 1900 – 1988 (aged 87). Joseph Lightner was an American american football player.
Joseph Keith Lightner (July 25, 1900 – June 6, 1988) was an American football player and coach. He served as the 18th head football coach at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and he held that position for three seasons, from 1923 until 1925. His record at Dickinson was 17–7–2. Lightner took over the second half of the 1923 season after B. Russell Murphy resigned with an 0–2 start.
Professional athlete Lightner played football professionally in 1922 for the Frankford Yellow Jackets before the team joined the National Football League. He also played baseball professionally for the Reading team in the International League from 1921 (as "William Lightner") to 1925.
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Who was Joseph Lightner?
American football player and coach (1900-1988)
When was Joseph Lightner born?
Joseph Lightner was born on 25 July 1900 in Marysville.
When did Joseph Lightner die?
Joseph Lightner died on 6 June 1988 in Middletown.
What was Joseph Lightner's occupation?
Joseph Lightner was an american football player.
What nationality was Joseph Lightner?
Joseph Lightner was American.
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