Gerry Hart (American football)
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Gerald L. Hart (January 31, 1935 - April 27, 2011) was an American football coach. He was the 15th head football coach at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, serving for five seasons, from 1972 to 1976, and compiling a record of 26–27–1.[1]
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Biographical details | |
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Born | (1935-01-31)January 31, 1935 West Frankfort, Illinois |
Died | April 27, 2011(2011-04-27) (aged 76) Carbondale, Illinois |
Alma mater | Southern Illinois |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1967–1971 | Illinois State (assistant) |
1972–1976 | Illinois State |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 26–27–1 |
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Prior to accepting the Illinois State head coaching position; Hart coached at a number of Illinois High Schools before moving on to coach at Southern Illinois University and Western Illinois University. He was also an assistant in the Canadian Football League, for both the Calgary Stampeders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[2]