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Art Dufelmeier
Dufelmeier pictured in '"Sequel 1961, Western Illinois yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1923-07-21)July 21, 1923
DiedFebruary 4, 2010(2010-02-04) (aged 86)
Playing career
1942, 1946–1947Illinois
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1960–1968Western Illinois
Head coaching record
Overall37–39–2

Arthur J. Dufelmeier (July 21, 1923 – February 4, 2010)[1] was the head football coach at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois and he held that position for nine seasons, from 1960 until 1968. His record at Western Illinois was 37–39–2.[2]

Dufelmeier played football as a halfback at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, leading the Fighting Illini to a win at the 1947 Rose Bowl. He finished his coaching career at Havana High School, which now has its home field named for their coach.

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