Arthur J. Dufelmeier (July 21, 1923 – February 4, 2010) was the head football coach at

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and he held that position for nine seasons, from 1960 until 1968. His record at Western Illinois was 37–39–2.Western Illinois Coaching Records
Dufelmeier played football as a halfback at the

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, leading the

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to a win at the

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. He finished his coaching career at Havana High School, which now has its home field named after their coach.

Head coaching record

College

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1923 births 2010 deaths American football halfbacks Illinois Fighting Illini football players Western Illinois Leathernecks football coaches High school football coaches in Illinois People from Beardstown, Illinois Players of American football from Illinois {{1960s-collegefootball-coach-stub