Gaston F. Lewis
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1903 |
| Died | November 28, 1989 |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1928–1933 | Alabama State |
| 1934 | Wilberforce |
| 1938–1946 | Wilberforce |
| 1947–1956 | Central State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1957–? | Central State |
Gaston F. "Country" Lewis (1903 – November 28, 1989) was an American football, basketball, and track coach. He served as the head football coach at Alabama State University (1928–1933), Wilberforce University (1934, 1938–1946), and Central State University (1947–1956). Lewis grew up on a farm in Caesarscreek Township, Greene County, Ohio.[1]
References
- ^ Baxter, Joan (February 3, 2017). "A little history on Country Lewis". Xenia Daily Gazette. Xenia, Ohio. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
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- People from Greene County, Ohio
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