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Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr.

1872 – 1941

American football player and coach

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Lived 1872 – 1941 (aged 69). Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr. was an American baseball player, lawyer and american football player.

Martin Vorhees "Mike" Bergen Jr. (January 29, 1872 – July 8, 1941) was an American football player, coach, and lawyer. He served as the head football coach at Grinnell College (1894–1895, 1902–1903, 1905) and at the University of Virginia (1896–1897), compiling a career college football record of 38–22–6.

Bergen died of a heart attack at the age of 69 on July 8, 1941, in his apartment at the Racquet Club in Center City Philadelphia. He was the son of Christopher A. Bergen, United States Congressman who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district from 1889 to 1893.

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Important facts

Born
29 January 1872, Camden
Birth century
19th century
Died
8 July 1941, Philadelphia
Occupation
Baseball player, lawyer, American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Princeton University
Also known as
Mike Bergen, Martin Vorhees Bergen, Martin V. Bergen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr.?

American football player and coach (1872-1941)

When was Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr. born?

Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr. was born on 29 January 1872 in Camden.

When did Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr. die?

Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr. died on 8 July 1941 in Philadelphia.

What was Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr.'s occupation?

Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr. was a baseball player, lawyer and american football player.

What nationality was Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr.?

Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Vorhees Bergen, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q6776791

· DBpedia: Martin V. Bergen

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