About Robert White
Lived 1912 – 1969 (aged 56). Robert White was an American head coach.
Robert Maurice White (September 28, 1912 – August 16, 1969) was an American college football coach. He was the ninth head football coach at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky, serving for one season, in 1946, and compiling a record of 5–4.
White went on to coach at Delaware State University and Howard University.
White was later an assistant director of player personnel for the Washington Redskins. He died of cancer on August 16, 1969, at a hospital in Washington, D.C.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert White?
American college football coach, born 1912 (1912–1969)
When was Robert White born?
Robert White was born on 28 September 1912 in Richmond.
When did Robert White die?
Robert White died on 16 August 1969 in Washington, D.C..
What was Robert White's occupation?
Robert White was a head coach.
What nationality was Robert White?
Robert White was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert White (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert White. https://biography.guide/robert-white-head-coach/
MLA: "Robert White." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-white-head-coach/.
Chicago: "Robert White." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-white-head-coach/.
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