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American football player and coach (1893–1987) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ellery Channing Huntington Jr. (March 11, 1893 – July 2, 1987) was an American football player and coach. He played college football as a quarterback at Colgate University.[1] Huntington also served as the 19th head football coach at Colgate, holding that position for three seasons, from 1919 until 1921 and compiling a record of 10–10–5. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1972.
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | March 11, 1893 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 1987 (aged 94) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1910–1913 | Colgate |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1919–1921 | Colgate |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 10–10–5 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
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| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1972 (profile) | |
In World War II, Huntington worked directly for William J. Donovan in the Office of Strategic Services and was instrumental in secret work for the Allies, especially during the invasion of North Africa.[2]
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