Arthur J. Orloske (October 13, 1922 – January 21, 1997) was an

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coach. Orloske served as head football coach at

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from 1956 to 1957 seasons, and compiling a record of 3–10. Orloske attended St. Francis High School in St. Francis, Wisconsin, where he was an all-conference tackle in football. He then played

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as an

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for two seasons, during his freshman and sophomore years. During

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, he played for Camp Grant near

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. Orloske transferred to

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, where he lettered twice in

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. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wisconsin in 1947 and a master's degree the following year. Orloske coached at Cameron High School in Cameron, Wisconsin from 1948 to 1949, McDonell High School in

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from 1950 to 1951, Jackson High School in

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in 1952, and

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from 1952 to 1955. He succeeded Joseph Hamilton as Ithaca's head football coach in 1956.

Head coaching record

College

References

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