Frank Edward Ballenger (February 14, 1903 – June 14, 1984) was an

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, and track coach. Ballenger was the head football coach at

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. He held that position for the 1936 and 1937 seasons. His coaching record at Adrian was 4–14. He received his bachelor of arts at

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. He was born in

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in on February 14, 1903. Ballanger moved to Ball State Teachers College—now known as

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—in 1939 and served there as an assistant football, basketball, and track coach and as an assistant professor of physical education. After serving in the

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during

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, he returned to Ball State before joining the faculty at

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, where he remained until his retirement. Ballanger died on June 14, 1984, in

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Head coaching record

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