Charles R. Soleau
Biographical details | |
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Born | (1910-10-24)October 24, 1910 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | April 18, 1963(1963-04-18) (aged 52)[1] New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
Playing career | |
1929–1932 | Colgate |
Position(s) | Quarterback |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1942 | North Carolina Pre-Flight (assistant) |
1946–1947 | Franklin & Marshall |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 7–7–1 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards | |
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Charles Richard Soleau (October 24, 1909 – April 18 1963) was an American college football player and coach. He was also the father of National Football League (NFL) player Bob Soleau.[2]
Playing career
Soleau was an All-American quarterback[3] for the Colgate Red Raiders (now called simply the "Colgate Raiders") from 1929 until 1932, where he played under Hall of Fame coach Andrew Kerr.[4]
He was also named to the 1932 "All-Scout" team by Boys' Life magazine.[5] Parke H. Davis recognized the 1932 team as national champion.[6]
Coaching career
In 1942, Soleau served as an assistant coach for the North Carolina Pre-Flight Cloudbusters.[7]
He was later named the head college football coach for the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He held that position for the 1946 and 1947 seasons. His coaching record at Franklin & Marshall was 7–7–1.[8]
References
- ^ U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
- ^ W&M's Bob Soleau is SC's Player of the Year. November 30, 1962. The Free Lance–Star. Retrieved on September 10, 2013.
- ^ "2005 Colgate Football-History" (PDF). Colgate University. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 2, 2011. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ "Sport: Football". Time. December 5, 1932. Archived from the original on July 3, 2009. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ An All-America All-Scout Team. February 1934. p. 13. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
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ignored (help) - ^ 2007 NCAA Division I Football Records Book, National Collegiate Athletic Association, 2007, retrieved December 5, 2008.
- ^ "Ten grid games for Navy school". The News and Courier. Charleston, SC. The United Press. July 12, 1942. p. 14. Retrieved January 15, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ DeLassus, David. "Franklin & Marshall Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
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