Ed Kubale
Edwin C. Kubale (November 22, 1899 – February 4, 1971) was an American football player and coach.
 Kubale, c. 1921 | |
| Born: | November 22, 1899 South Bend, Indiana |
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| Died: | February 4, 1971 (aged 71) Danville, Kentucky |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Center |
| College | Centre |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1925–1928 | TCU (assistant) |
| 1929–1937 | Centre |
| 1938–1941 | Southwestern (TN) |
| 1944 | Brooklyn Tigers |
| As player | |
| 1920–1923 | Centre |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Centre College
Kubale came to Centre College from Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he played for coach Frank Bridges. Kubale played center for the Centre Praying Colonels. He replaced All-American Red Weaver at the center position in 1921, the same year that Centre upset Harvard 6 to 0.[1] Walter Camp gave him honorable mention All-America in 1922.[2] Kubale was captain of the 1923 team.[3] He was twice selected All-Southern.[4] Kubale wore number 8.
Coaching
Kubale coached professionally in the National Football League during the 1944 season for the Brooklyn Tigers. During his time with the Tigers he was a co-coach with Frank Bridges and Pete Cawthon.[5]
References
- Valarie H. Ziegler. "The Centre Harvard Game of 1921". Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- "Camp's All America Stars Show Why They Are Winners; Have Brains, Power, Spirit". Harrisburg Telegraph. December 26, 1922. p. 15. Retrieved March 8, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Ed Kubale". Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- "The Telegraph's All-Southern". Mercer Cluster. December 7, 1923. pp. 3, 6.
- John Maxymuk (2012-07-30). NFL Head Coaches: A Biographical Dictionary, 1920-2011. p. 151. ISBN 9780786492954.
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