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Les Leggett

1927 – 2011

American football coach

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About Les Leggett

Lived 1927 – 2011 (aged 84). Les Leggett was an American head coach and american football coach.

Leslie R. Leggett (September 3, 1927 – October 14, 2011) was an American football coach. His son Jack Leggett is the long-time head coach for the Clemson Tigers baseball team.

Football coaching career After graduating from the University of Maine in 1951, Leggett served as a coach at Old Town High School in Old Town, Maine. In 1956, he served as an assistant football coach at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. He resigned from his position at Portland State in April 1959 to take over as head coach at Adrian.

At Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan, he held the head coaching position for three seasons, from 1959 until 1961. His coaching record at Adrian was 9–14–1. Following his dismissal from Adrian, Leggett served as an assistant for the Vermont Catamounts.

Other sports In addition to his career as a football coach, Leggett served as a coach for other college sports. At Whitman he served as head baseball coach, and at Adrian he also served as head wrestling and track and field coach from 1960 to 1962. In 1962, Leggett established the swimming and diving program at Vermont and served as its head coach through the 1980 season. During his tenure as head coach the Catamounts had winning records in 16 of his 17 seasons.

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Springfield College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Les Leggett?

American football coach

When was Les Leggett born?

Les Leggett was born on 3 September 1927 in Maine.

When did Les Leggett die?

Les Leggett died on 14 October 2011 in Williston.

What was Les Leggett's occupation?

Les Leggett was a head coach and american football coach.

What nationality was Les Leggett?

Les Leggett was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Les Leggett

· Wikidata: Q6529678

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