Neil E. Putnam (born February 25, 1936) is a former
American football
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player and coach. He served as the head football coach at
Lafayette College from 1971 to 1980, compiling a record of 44–55–3. Putnam is a native of
Youngstown, Ohio
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. He played
college football
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at
Miami University
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.
Head coaching record
College
References
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1936 births
Living people
Dartmouth Big Green football coaches
Lafayette Leopards football coaches
Miami RedHawks football players
Yale Bulldogs football coaches
Players of American football from Youngstown, Ohio