Edward S. Merrill
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1880 |
| Died | March 29, 1951 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1899–1901 | Beloit |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1902 | Lawrence |
| 1903 | Colorado College |
| 1905–1906 | Occidental |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-Western (1901) | |
Edward Strong Merrill (c. 1880 – March 29, 1951) was an American track athlete and college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Lawrence University (1902), Colorado College (1903) and Occidental College (1905–1906).[1] Merrill attended Beloit College in Wisconsin, starring in football, baseball, and track before graduating in 1902. He died on March 29, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 71.[2]
References
- ^ Zarnowski, Frank (2005). All-around Men: Heroes of a Forgotten Sport. ISBN 9780810854239. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Dr. Edward S. Merrill, Midwest Athlete, Dies". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. March 30, 1951. p. 51. Retrieved July 12, 2018 – via Newspapers.com
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