About Walter Leckrone
Lived 1897 – 1964 (aged 67). Walter Leckrone was an American american football player, american football coach, basketball coach and newspaper editor.
Walter Leckrone (June 2, 1897 – November 24, 1964) was an American newspaper editor. He was also an American football and college basketball coach.
Ashland College Leckron served as the head football coach (1920) and head men's basketball coach at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.
News career Leckrone worked as a newspaper editor at several outlets in the Midwest. Those included The Toledo News-Bee (1936–1938), the Cleveland Press (1938–1942), and the Indianapolis Times (1942–1960).
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Who was Walter Leckrone?
(1897-1964)
When was Walter Leckrone born?
Walter Leckrone was born on 2 June 1897 in Glenford.
When did Walter Leckrone die?
Walter Leckrone died on 24 November 1964 in Logan.
What was Walter Leckrone's occupation?
Walter Leckrone was an american football player, american football coach, basketball coach and newspaper editor.
What nationality was Walter Leckrone?
Walter Leckrone was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Leckrone. https://biography.guide/walter-leckrone/
MLA: "Walter Leckrone." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-leckrone/.
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