About Robert Gillis
Lived 1926 – 2009 (aged 82). Robert Gillis was an American head coach.
Robert J. Gillis (June 21, 1926 – April 19, 2009) was an American football coach born in Bellows Falls, Vermont. He studied at S. from Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan, MA at the University of Michigan and PhD at Springfield College. Gillis was the head football coach at Adrian College. He held that position for three seasons, from 1956 until 1958. His coaching record at Adrian was 9–15. He was a resident of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Gillis moved up from coaching football to being the athletic director at Adrian College for many years. With the retirement of long time college president, John Dawson, Gillis became the dean of students for approximately four years, until his retirement in 1986.
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Who was Robert Gillis?
American college football coach (1926-2009)
When was Robert Gillis born?
Robert Gillis was born on 21 June 1926 in Bellows Falls.
When did Robert Gillis die?
Robert Gillis died on 19 April 2009 in Ossipee.
What was Robert Gillis's occupation?
Robert Gillis was a head coach.
What nationality was Robert Gillis?
Robert Gillis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Gillis. https://biography.guide/robert-gillis/
MLA: "Robert Gillis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-gillis/.
Chicago: "Robert Gillis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-gillis/.
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