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Colbert Searles

Colbert Searles was an American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Arkansas from 1899 to 1900. He was also a professor of Romance languages at the university during his tenure.

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Biographical details
Born(1873-08-15)August 15, 1873
Wilton, Maine, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 1947(1947-01-15) (aged 73)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1899–1900Arkansas
Head coaching record
Overall5–2–2

Colbert Searles (August 15, 1873 – January 15, 1947) was an American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Arkansas from 1899 to 1900. He was also a professor of Romance languages at the university during his tenure.1

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Arkansas Cardinals (Independent) (1899–1900)
1899 Arkansas 3–1–1
1900 Arkansas 2–1–1
Arkansas: 5–2–2
Total: 5–2–2
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References

  1. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (1946). Annual Report - Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. ISSN 0069-0651. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
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