About M. O. Smith
Lived 1880 – 1935 (aged 55). M. O. Smith was an American head coach and american football coach.
Milo Oscar Smith (September 1, 1880 – October 13, 1935) was an American football player and coach.
Smith played football as an end and quarterback at Grinnell College, He also served as the coach of Grinnell's second team.
On July 7, 1905, Smith married Mary Ella Porterfield in Atlantic, Iowa. By 1905 the couple was living in Council Bluffs, where Smith worked for a clothing store.
In July 1909, Smith was hired as a history teacher, football coach, and athletic director at Rock Island High School in Rock Island, Illinois. However, he resigned one month later in order to take a position in business.
Smith died in 1935 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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Who was M. O. Smith?
American football coach
When was M. O. Smith born?
M. O. Smith was born on 1 September 1880 in Illinois.
When did M. O. Smith die?
M. O. Smith died on 13 October 1935 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
What was M. O. Smith's occupation?
M. O. Smith was a head coach and american football coach.
What nationality was M. O. Smith?
M. O. Smith was American.
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