About Verne S. Bennett
Lived 1867 – 1944 (aged 77). Verne S. Bennett was an American head coach and american football coach.
Vernon S. Bennett (January 1, 1867 – October 26, 1944) was an American college football coach. He served as the head football at Michigan State Normal School—now known as Eastern Michigan University—one season, in 1894, and compiling a record of 5–2.
Early years Bennett was born in Prattsburgh, New York to "Mr. and Mrs. E.N. Bennett". At the birth of his younger brother Clare in 1871, the family resided in Lapeer, Michigan. In 1892, he served as an enrolling and engrossing clerk for the Michigan House of Representatives.
Coaching career Bennett was the fourth head football coach at Michigan State Normal School—now known as Eastern Michigan University—in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving for one season, in 1894, and compiling a record of 5–2.
Later life Following his time as the football coach, Bennett resided in Fenton, Michigan with his family,
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Who was Verne S. Bennett?
American football coach
When was Verne S. Bennett born?
Verne S. Bennett was born on 1 January 1867 in Prattsburgh.
When did Verne S. Bennett die?
Verne S. Bennett died on 26 October 1944 in New Orleans.
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Verne S. Bennett was a head coach and american football coach.
What nationality was Verne S. Bennett?
Verne S. Bennett was American.
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