Walter Leckrone
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1897 Glenford, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 1964 (aged 67) Logan, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Ashland (1922) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1920 | Ashland |
| Basketball | |
| 1920–1921 | Ashland |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–2 (football) 5–3 (basketball) |
Walter Leckrone (June 2, 1897 – November 24, 1964) was an American newspaper editor. He was also an American football and college basketball coach.
Ashland College[edit]
Leckron served as the head football coach (1920)[1] and head men's basketball coach at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.[2]
News career[edit]
Leckrone worked as a newspaper editor at several outlets in the Midwest. Those included The Toledo News-Bee (1936–1938), the Cleveland Press (1938–1942), and the Indianapolis Times (1942–1960).[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Football Record Book through 2015" (PDF). Ashland Eagles football. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^ "Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). Ashland Eagles men's basketball. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^ "Ex-Nelsonville Newsman Dies at Age of 67". Logan Daily News. November 24, 1964. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
Categories:
- 1897 births
- 1964 deaths
- 20th-century American newspaper editors
- Ashland University alumni
- Basketball coaches from Ohio
- Ashland Eagles football coaches
- Ashland Eagles men's basketball coaches
- Editors of Indiana newspapers
- Editors of Ohio newspapers
- People from Perry County, Ohio
- Players of American football from Ohio