William D. Weidlein
 Weidlein pictured in Reveille 1925, Fort Hays yearbook | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1892 Peabody, Kansas |
| Died | December 26, 1983 (aged 91) Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1923–1928 | Fort Hays State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 19–25–5 |
William Dale Weidlein (January 11, 1892 – December 26, 1983)[1] was an American football coach. He was the sixth head football coach at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas serving for six seasons, from 1923 to 1928, and compiling a record of 19–25–5.[2]
Personal life
William was born in Peabody, Kansas on January 11, 1892 of parents Emma Belle (Van Dyke) Weidlein (born 1864)[3] and John Valentine Weidlein (born 1863)[4].[1] His uncle, Philip P. Weidlein, was the second Mayor of Peabody, Kansas in 1879.[5] William attended the University of Kansas and graduated in 1914. He was a member of the 108th engineers in France during World War I.[6] He married Ruth Rebecca Benning on December 16, 1917.[1] William died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 26, 1983 then was buried in the Leavenworth National Cemetery.[7]
References
- ^ a b c William D. Weidlein at ancestry.com
- ^ Fort Hays State University coaching records
- ^ Emma Belle Weidlein at Find a Grave
- ^ John Valentine Weidlein at Find a Grave
- ^ Philip P. Weidlein at Find a Grave
- ^ The war record of the University of Kansas; University of Kansas; 1918.
- ^ [William Dale Weidlein at Find a Grave]
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