Karl Spear

Karl E. Spear (December 15, 1910 – March 11, 1981) was an American football coach and college athletic administrator. He was the head football coach at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. He held that position for 17 seasons, from 1946 until 1962. His coaching record at Baker was 87–61–4.[1][2]

Karl E. Spear
Biographical details
Born(1910-12-15)December 15, 1910
Wellington, Kansas
DiedMarch 11, 1981(1981-03-11) (aged 70)
Lawrence, Kansas
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1946–1962Baker
Head coaching record
Overall87–61–4

After working as head coach, Spear resigned to become the athletic director of the school.[3] He also coached other sports at Baker, including many years of success as the head golf coach.[4]

Spear died of cancer in 1981.[5]

References
  1. DeLassus, David. "Baker Wildcats Records By Year (incomplete data)". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  2. "Baker Football All-Time Records" (PDF). Baker Wildcats. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  3. "Baker Names Irick as New Grid Coach as Spear Steps Up". Lawrence Journal-World. January 30, 1963. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  4. "Karl E. Spear". Baker Wildcats. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  5. "Former coach, sports official dies". Lawrence Journal-World. March 12, 1981. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
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