About Leon Exelby
Lived 1888 – 1962 (aged 74). Leon Exelby was an American american football coach and basketball coach.
Leon C. "Ex" Exelby (April 5, 1888 – September 29, 1962) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball. He played college football at Michigan Agricultural College—now known as Michigan State University—from 1907 to 1910. He was captain of the 1910 Michigan Agricultural team. Playing as a fullback, he was selected by Walter Eckersall to the 1910 All-Western college football team. Exelby served as the head football coach at the University of Wyoming for one season in 1912, compiling a record of 2–7. He was also Wyoming's head basketball coach that academic year, 1912–13, tallying a mark of 2–5.
In 1935, Exelby was in charge of the Resettlement Administration in Shiawassee County, Michigan. He died of a heart attack, on September 29, 1962, in Owosso, Michigan.
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Who was Leon Exelby?
American football player and coach (1888–1962)
When was Leon Exelby born?
Leon Exelby was born on 5 April 1888 in Britton.
When did Leon Exelby die?
Leon Exelby died on 29 September 1962 in Owosso.
What was Leon Exelby's occupation?
Leon Exelby was an american football coach and basketball coach.
What nationality was Leon Exelby?
Leon Exelby was American.
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