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Martin Delaney

1872 – 1926

American football and track and field coach, athletic director

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Lived 1872 – 1926 (aged 54). Martin Delaney was an American american football coach, athletic director and track and field coach.

Martin Albert Delaney (January 10, 1872 – June 1, 1926) was an American college football and track and field coach. He was the first head football coach at Saint Louis University, serving from 1899 to 1904. He also coached track at Saint Louis. Delaney left Saint Louis University in 1905 to become the athletic director of the Kansas City Athletic Club in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1909, he resigned from his post at the Kansas City Athletic Club to become the physical director of the Cherry Circle Club in Chicago.

Delaney died on June 1, 1926, in Chicago.

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Important facts

Born
10 January 1872, Westborough
Birth century
19th century
Died
1 June 1926, Chicago
Occupation
American football coach, athletic director, track and field coach
Nationality
United States
Employers
Saint Louis University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Delaney?

American football and track and field coach, athletic director (1872–1926)

When was Martin Delaney born?

Martin Delaney was born on 10 January 1872 in Westborough.

When did Martin Delaney die?

Martin Delaney died on 1 June 1926 in Chicago.

What was Martin Delaney's occupation?

Martin Delaney was an american football coach, athletic director and track and field coach.

What nationality was Martin Delaney?

Martin Delaney was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Delaney

· Wikidata: Q124625355

· DBpedia: Martin Delaney (coach)

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