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Oliver D. Mann

1877 – 1956

American football player and coach

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Lived 1877 – 1956 (aged 78). Oliver D. Mann was an American lawyer and american football player.

Oliver Davis Mann (December 10, 1877 – July 9, 1956) was an American football player and coach. A native of Danville, Illinois, he attended Rutgers College, graduating in the Class of 1901. He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights from 1897 to 1900. The New York Times wrote that Mann "for three years was the Captain of the best team Rutgers College ever had on the gridiron." He was also Rutgers' head football coach in the 1903 and 1905 seasons. In two seasons as head coach, Mann compiled a record of 7–10–1. He later resided in Danville, Illinois. In a draft registration card completed at the time of World War I, Mann indicated that he was a self-employed lawyer in Danville. He died in July 1956 and was buried at the Spring Hill Mausoleum in Danville.

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Rutgers University, Rutgers University–New Brunswick
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Oliver Davis Mann

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Who was Oliver D. Mann?

American football player and coach (1877-1956)

When was Oliver D. Mann born?

Oliver D. Mann was born on 10 December 1877 in Danville.

When did Oliver D. Mann die?

Oliver D. Mann died on 9 July 1956 in Illinois.

What was Oliver D. Mann's occupation?

Oliver D. Mann was a lawyer and american football player.

What nationality was Oliver D. Mann?

Oliver D. Mann was American.

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· Wikipedia: Oliver D. Mann

· Wikidata: Q7087480

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