Forest "Spot" Geyer (December 9, 1892 – February 7, 1932) was an

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. He played

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at the

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and attended South Haven High School in

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. Geyer replaced Claude Reeds his sophomore year in 1913 when Reeds sat out a game due to an eligibility dispute. Geyer and the

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finished with a 9-1-1 record in 1914 and a 10–0 record in 1915. He was given the nickname "Spot" for his precise passing ability. He was elected to the

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in 1973.

Head coaching record

References

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