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William D. Allen

1886 – 1979

American football and basketball coach

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Lived 1886 – 1979 (aged 93). William D. Allen was an athlete.

William Drury "Doc" Allen (February 13, 1886 – December 27, 1979) was an American football and basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at Minot State Teacher's College—now known as Minot State University—in Minot, North Dakota from 1936 to 1945, compiling a record of 21–28–8. Allen was also the head basketball coach at Minot State from 1937 to 1946, tallying mark of 88–27.

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Who was William D. Allen?

American football and basketball coach

When was William D. Allen born?

William D. Allen was born on 13 February 1886 in Grandview.

When did William D. Allen die?

William D. Allen died on 27 December 1979 in Minot.

What was William D. Allen's occupation?

William D. Allen was an athlete.

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· Wikidata: Q60048709

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