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Tiny Cahoon

1900 – 1973

American football player

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Lived 1900 – 1973 (aged 72). Tiny Cahoon was an American american football player.

Ivan Wells "Tiny" Cahoon (May 22, 1900 – February 3, 1973) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1926 to 1929. He played college football at the University of Montana and at Gonzaga University.

Biography Cahoon was born on May 22, 1900, in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He played college football under head coach Gus Dorais at Gonzaga, and was part of the school's undefeated team in 1924. After graduating from Gonzaga in 1925, Cahoon taught and coached at Libby High School in Montana for a year, then played pro football. He was a tackle for the Green Bay Packers for four seasons from 1926 until 1929, when a knee injury ended his playing career. He coached high school football at West De Pere in Wisconsin while a pro player, moved to Green Bay West High School in 1933, and to Monmouth College in Illinois in 1938. then entered the United States Army during World War II, and coached football service teams. In 1951, he returned to Gonzaga University as an ROTC instructor.

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University of Montana, Gonzaga University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tiny Cahoon?

American football player (1900-1973)

When was Tiny Cahoon born?

Tiny Cahoon was born on 22 May 1900 in Baraboo.

When did Tiny Cahoon die?

Tiny Cahoon died on 3 February 1973 in San Francisco.

What was Tiny Cahoon's occupation?

Tiny Cahoon was an american football player.

What nationality was Tiny Cahoon?

Tiny Cahoon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tiny Cahoon

· Wikidata: Q7808581

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