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Lester Leitl

1899 – 1980

American-football player

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Lived 1899 – 1980 (aged 81). Lester Leitl was an american football player.

Lester J. "Butch" Leitl (August 19, 1899 – October 14, 1980) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville from 1927 to 1963, compiling a record of 88–99–15.

Leitl was inducted into the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh athletics Hall of Fame in 1975 as an athlete. He died on October 14, 1980, at a hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lester Leitl?

American-football player (1899-)

When was Lester Leitl born?

Lester Leitl was born on 19 August 1899 in Sturgeon Bay.

When did Lester Leitl die?

Lester Leitl died on 14 October 1980 in Dubuque.

What was Lester Leitl's occupation?

Lester Leitl was an american football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lester Leitl

· Wikidata: Q51347388

· DBpedia: Lester Leitl

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