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Tom King

1895 – 1972

American sports coach

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About Tom King

Lived 1895 – 1972 (aged 76–77). Tom King was an American american football player and basketball coach.

Tom King (October 7, 1895 – January 4, 1972) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Louisville from 1925 to 1930, compiling a record of 27–21.

King died in Jasper, Indiana on January 4, 1972, at the age of 76.

Head coaching record College football

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1972
Nationality
Education
University of Notre Dame

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Tom King's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom King?

American sports coach

When was Tom King born?

Tom King was born on 7 October 1895 in Boone County.

When did Tom King die?

Tom King died in 1972.

What was Tom King's occupation?

Tom King was an american football player and basketball coach.

What nationality was Tom King?

Tom King was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom King

· Wikidata: Q55013491

· DBpedia: Tom King (American football)

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