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Scotty Glacken

1944 – 2006

American football player

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Lived 1944 – 2006 (aged 62). Scotty Glacken was an American head coach and american football player.

Edward Scott Glacken (July 28, 1944 – December 27, 2006 ) was an American football quarterback and coach. He played college football at Duke University. In 1963, Glacken threw for a school-record 12 touchdown passes. Glacken finished his Duke career with 3,170 yards and 24 touchdowns, helping the Blue Devils to a 15–13–2 record during his final three years as a player.

Glacken played two seasons with the Denver Broncos, leading them to a 1967 exhibition victory over the Detroit Lions, the first time an American Football League (AFL) club defeated a team from the rival National Football League (NFL).

Glacken would begin a two-decade long coaching career in 1970, taking the head coaching position at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., helping to return the Hoyas to NCAA intercollegiate competition after a number of years as a club team.

Glacken retired as Georgetown's coach in 1992, having compiled a 98–94–2 record.

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Duke University
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Edward Scott Glacken

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Scotty Glacken?

American football player (1944-2006)

When was Scotty Glacken born?

Scotty Glacken was born on 28 July 1944 in Washington, D.C..

When did Scotty Glacken die?

Scotty Glacken died on 27 December 2006 in Bethesda.

What was Scotty Glacken's occupation?

Scotty Glacken was a head coach and american football player.

What nationality was Scotty Glacken?

Scotty Glacken was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Scotty Glacken

· Wikidata: Q7438227

· DBpedia: Scotty Glacken

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