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M. Francois D'Eliscu

1895 – 1972

American sports coach

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Lived 1895 – 1972 (aged 76). M. Francois D'Eliscu was an American basketball coach.

Milton Francois D'Eliscu (November 10, 1895 – October 15, 1972) was an American military officer, football and basketball coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Temple University from 1922 to 1923, compiling a record of 1–9–1. D'Eliscu was also the head basketball coach at Temple from 1919 to 1923, tallying a mark of 30–22. D'Eliscu was the athletic director at the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 1946 to 1947. he was an alumnus of Swarthmore College.

During World War I, D'Eliscu was stationed as an athletic director and instructor, also teaching bayonet fight. He taught combatives during World War II, instructing groups of servicemen including Army Rangers in wrestling, judo, boxing, and street fighting techniques. D'Eliscu participated in the invasion of Makin Atoll and was awarded the Silver Star.

His younger brother was lyricist and writer Edward Eliscu.

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Swarthmore College

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Who was M. Francois D'Eliscu?

American sports coach

When was M. Francois D'Eliscu born?

M. Francois D'Eliscu was born on 10 November 1895 in New York City.

When did M. Francois D'Eliscu die?

M. Francois D'Eliscu died on 15 October 1972 in Sarasota.

What was M. Francois D'Eliscu's occupation?

M. Francois D'Eliscu was a basketball coach.

What nationality was M. Francois D'Eliscu?

M. Francois D'Eliscu was American.

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· Wikipedia: M. Francois D'Eliscu

· Wikidata: Q6712573

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