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Homer Woodson Hargiss

1887 – 1978

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Wikipedia Summary

Homer Woodson "Bill" Hargiss was an American athlete and coach. He played American football and basketball and also competed in track and field events. Additionally, Hargis coached athletics at several colleges in the states of Kansas and Oregon. As an American football coach during the sport's early years, Hargis was an innovator. He was among few coaches in using the forward pass and the huddle, now staple features of the game.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
September 1, 1887
Date of death
October 15, 1978
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