Byron E. Morgan (1917−1997) was an

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coach. He served as the head football coach at

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from 1953 to 1962 and Findlay College—now known as the

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—from 1963 to 1974, compiling career

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coaching record of 101–93–8. He was married in 1941 to Gretchen Morgan (b. 1916 in Ohio).

Coaching career

Geneva

Morgan was the 22nd head football coach at

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and held that position for ten seasons, from 1953 to 1962. His coaching record at Geneva was 46–35–6.

Findlay

After coaching at Geneva, Morgan moved to Findlay College—now known as the

–in

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. He was head coach at Findlay from 1963 until the completion of the 1974 season and accumulated a record of 55–58–2 with appearances in the 1964 NAIA playoffs in 1964 and a victory in the 1967

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. At Findlay, he coached future

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(NFL) players Odell Barry, Tony King, and Allen Smith.

Political life

After retirement from college football, Morgan remained at Findlay as an instructor and also entered local politics to serve as a city council for Findlay.Toledo Blade
"Councilman-Elect Becomes Ill" November 7, 1975

References

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