Albert Exendine facts for kids
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | January 7, 1884 Bartlesville, Oklahoma |
| Died | January 4, 1973 (aged 88) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1902–1907 | Carlisle |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1909–1911 | Otterbein |
| 1914–1922 | Georgetown |
| 1923–1925 | Washington State |
| 1926–1927 | Occidental |
| 1928 | Northeastern State |
| 1929–1933 | Oklahoma A&M (assistant) |
| 1934–1935 | Oklahoma A&M |
| Baseball | |
| 1932–1933 | Oklahoma A&M |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 94–63–15 (football) 19–13 (baseball) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 3 SAIAA (1915, 1917, 1919) | |
| Awards | |
| 2× All-American (1906, 1907) | |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1970 (profile) |
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Albert Andrew "Ex" Exendine (born January 7, 1884 – died January 4, 1973) was an important figure in American football. He was a talented player, a successful coach, and even a lawyer. He is remembered for his amazing skills as an "end" player in college football.
Albert Exendine was honored by being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1970. This shows how much of an impact he had on the sport.
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Early Life and Playing Days
Albert Exendine was born in Indian Territory, which is now part of Oklahoma. He started playing college football at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. This was a famous school known for its strong football team.
He played for the Carlisle Indians from 1902 to 1907. Even though he had never played football before joining the school, he quickly became a star. He was an "end" player, which is similar to a wide receiver or defensive end today.
Exendine was so good that he was named to the All-American team twice, in 1906 and 1907. This means he was considered one of the best college football players in the entire country.
A famous player from another team, Honus Craig, once said that playing against Exendine was his hardest game. He called Exendine "the fastest end I ever saw."
Coaching Career Highlights
After his playing days, Albert Exendine became a football coach. He led several college teams over many years. His coaching career showed his deep understanding of the game.
Coaching at Georgetown University
One of his most successful coaching jobs was at Georgetown University. He coached there from 1914 to 1922. During this time, his teams had an impressive record of 55 wins, 21 losses, and 3 ties.
His Georgetown teams had some fantastic seasons. In 1916, they won 9 games and lost only 1. In 1921, they won 8 games and lost only 1. He also led Georgetown to win the SAIAA championship three times (1915, 1917, 1919).
Other Coaching Roles
Exendine also coached at other universities. He was the head football coach at:
- Otterbein College (1909–1911)
- Washington State University (1923–1925)
- Occidental College (1926–1927)
- Northeastern State University (1928)
- Oklahoma State University (1934–1935)
He also coached baseball at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University) from 1932 to 1933. His baseball team won 19 games and lost 13.
Life After Football
Albert Exendine was not just a football player and coach. He also had a career in law. He earned his law degree from Dickinson School of Law while he was coaching at Georgetown.
After his coaching career, he worked as a lawyer in Oklahoma. He also served with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This government agency works with Native American tribes.
Albert Exendine passed away on January 4, 1973, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He left behind a legacy as a talented athlete, a respected coach, and a dedicated public servant.
See Also
- List of College Football Hall of Fame inductees (players)
- List of College Football Hall of Fame inductees (coaches)
