Ernie Godfrey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ernie Godfrey

American football player and coach

Date of Birth: 19-Apr-1892

Place of Birth: Dover, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 12-Jun-1980

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Ernie Godfrey

  • Ernest R.
  • Godfrey (April 19, 1892 – June 12, 1980) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball.
  • Godfrey served as head football coach at Wittenberg University for 11 years before returning to his alma mater, Ohio State University, as an assistant coach.
  • He served at Ohio State for 33 years under seven head coaches.
  • He was the line coach for 19 years, defensive backfield coach for four years, and freshman coach for ten years.
  • Godfrey was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1972.

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