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June 25, 1950
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Bob White, ex-Kentucky State football star and coach, appointed head football coach and physical education director at Delaware State College in Dover, Del., with 12 years experience including stints at Mayfield HS, West Kentucky JC, and Maryland State College.
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Bryant, Hartsfield Edge Avery, Fields In Warmup Matches
Bob White, New Delaware State Head Grid Coach
In Warmup Matches
DOVER Del (AP) Bob White, former Kentucky State College football great, has been appointed Head Coach and Director of Physical Education at Delaware State College.
White was a very brilliant athlete. He captained the Kentucky State College grids in 1944, the same year they were co-champions National Champions. He was selected on All-American team at his position holding down the berth of
BOB WHITE
With twelve years of coaching experience behind him, White is well qualified for the position. Starting his coaching career at Mayfield Kentucky High School in 1946, he advanced to football coach at West Kentucky Junior College. From 1949 to 1951 he served as assistant football coach under Henry Kein at Kentucky State and was elevated to Head Coach and Athletic Director during the school year 1947. Before coming to Delaware State he was Head of the Department of Physical Education and Football coach at Maryland State College where they piled up a 10-2 record over two years. At Delaware State, White will be assisted by Belinte Catfrsh' Grone, former Delaware State grid and Ulysses S Washington, former Virginia State star. Having completed all but his final requirement for PhD degree at New York University, White is still in the athletic program for the future.
Bryant, Hartsfield Edge Avery, Fields In Warmup Matches
Bob White, New Delaware State Head Grid Coach
In Warmup Matches
DOVER Del (AP) Bob White, former Kentucky State College football great, has been appointed Head Coach and Director of Physical Education at Delaware State College.
White was a very brilliant athlete. He captained the Kentucky State College grids in 1944, the same year they were co-champions National Champions. He was selected on All-American team at his position holding down the berth of
BOB WHITE
With twelve years of coaching experience behind him, White is well qualified for the position. Starting his coaching career at Mayfield Kentucky High School in 1946, he advanced to football coach at West Kentucky Junior College. From 1949 to 1951 he served as assistant football coach under Henry Kein at Kentucky State and was elevated to Head Coach and Athletic Director during the school year 1947. Before coming to Delaware State he was Head of the Department of Physical Education and Football coach at Maryland State College where they piled up a 10-2 record over two years. At Delaware State, White will be assisted by Belinte Catfrsh' Grone, former Delaware State grid and Ulysses S Washington, former Virginia State star. Having completed all but his final requirement for PhD degree at New York University, White is still in the athletic program for the future.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Bob White
Delaware State Coach
Football Appointment
Kykentucky State
Coaching Career
What entities or persons were involved?
Bob White
Where did it happen?
Dover, Del. / Delaware State College
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Bob White
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Dover, Del. / Delaware State College
Story Details
Bob White, former Kentucky State College football great, appointed head coach and director of physical education at Delaware State College, bringing twelve years of coaching experience from high school, junior college, and previous college positions.