| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1905 Trenton, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1986 (aged 80) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| c. 1929 | Transylvania |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career ( HC unless noted) | |
| 1946–1968 | Louisville |
| Administrative career ( AD unless noted) | |
| 1969–1975 | Louisville (assistant AD) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 118–95–2 (college) |
| Bowls | 1–0 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 KIAC (1947) | |
Edward Franklin Camp Jr. (December 23, 1905 – January 26, 1986) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Louisville from 1946 to 1968, compiling a record of 118–95–2 (.551). [1] [2] He is credited as the man who brought back Louisville football following a three-year absence caused by World War II, and has the most wins of any head coach in school history. [1] Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas was among the players Camp coached. [1] In 1947, Louisville had a 7–0–1 season. [3]
Camp was born on December 23, 1905, on Trenton, Kentucky. He graduated from Transylvania University, where he played football as a quarterback, in 1930. He starting his coaching career at the high school level, working in Hodgenville, Glasgow, and Henderson, Kentucky. [1]
Head coaching record
College
References
- ^ a b c d Kleber, John E. (2001). The encyclopedia of Louisville. University Press of Kentucky. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-8131-2100-0. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ "Camp Retires At Louisville". Sarasota Journal. Associated Press. January 3, 1969. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ Cox, Dwayne; Morrison, William James (2000). The University of Louisville. University Press of Kentucky. p. 126. ISBN 978-0-8131-2142-0. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1905 Trenton, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1986 (aged 80) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| c. 1929 | Transylvania |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career ( HC unless noted) | |
| 1946–1968 | Louisville |
| Administrative career ( AD unless noted) | |
| 1969–1975 | Louisville (assistant AD) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 118–95–2 (college) |
| Bowls | 1–0 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 KIAC (1947) | |
Edward Franklin Camp Jr. (December 23, 1905 – January 26, 1986) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Louisville from 1946 to 1968, compiling a record of 118–95–2 (.551). [1] [2] He is credited as the man who brought back Louisville football following a three-year absence caused by World War II, and has the most wins of any head coach in school history. [1] Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas was among the players Camp coached. [1] In 1947, Louisville had a 7–0–1 season. [3]
Camp was born on December 23, 1905, on Trenton, Kentucky. He graduated from Transylvania University, where he played football as a quarterback, in 1930. He starting his coaching career at the high school level, working in Hodgenville, Glasgow, and Henderson, Kentucky. [1]
Head coaching record
College
References
- ^ a b c d Kleber, John E. (2001). The encyclopedia of Louisville. University Press of Kentucky. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-8131-2100-0. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ "Camp Retires At Louisville". Sarasota Journal. Associated Press. January 3, 1969. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ Cox, Dwayne; Morrison, William James (2000). The University of Louisville. University Press of Kentucky. p. 126. ISBN 978-0-8131-2142-0. Retrieved November 27, 2011.