Albert Hansen (December 13, 1871 – 1943) was an American

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student newspaper, January 30, 1900 He served as the fourth head football coach at Kansas State Agricultural College, now

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, holding the position for one season in 1899 and compiling a record of 2–3. Hansen was later elected to the

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Early life and football career

Hansen was born in

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, in 1871. In 1899, he graduated from the

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, where he also lettered for three seasons playing left

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on the football team. After graduation, Hansen was hired as the fourth head football coach at

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. He held that position for the 1899 season, posting a record of 2–3. Hansen also played with the Kansas State team in most of its games.

Political and business career

Hansen left coaching after one season and moved to

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, where he purchased the ''Harlan American'' newspaper. In 1912, Hansen was elected to the

to represent

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. He served in the House from 1913 to 1915 as a

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Head coaching record

References

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