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Charles R. Soleau

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Charles R. Soleau
Biographical details
Born(1910-10-24)October 24, 1910
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedApril 18, 1963(1963-04-18) (aged 52)[1]
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1929–1932Colgate
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1942North Carolina Pre-Flight (assistant)
1946–1947Franklin & Marshall
Head coaching record
Overall7–7–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Charles Richard Soleau (October 24, 1909 – April 18 1963) was an American college football player and coach. He was also the father of National Football League (NFL) player Bob Soleau.[2]

Playing career

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Soleau was an All-American quarterback[3] for the Colgate Red Raiders (now called simply the "Colgate Raiders") from 1929 until 1932, where he played under Hall of Fame coach Andrew Kerr.[4]

He was also named to the 1932 "All-Scout" team by Boys' Life magazine.[5] Parke H. Davis recognized the 1932 team as national champion.[6]

Coaching career

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In 1942, Soleau served as an assistant coach for the North Carolina Pre-Flight Cloudbusters.[7]

He was later named the head college football coach for the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He held that position for the 1946 and 1947 seasons. His coaching record at Franklin & Marshall was 7–7–1.[8]

References

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  1. ^ U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
  2. ^ W&M's Bob Soleau is SC's Player of the Year. November 30, 1962. The Free Lance–Star. Retrieved on September 10, 2013.
  3. ^ "2005 Colgate Football-History" (PDF). Colgate University. 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 2, 2011. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  4. ^ "Sport: Football". Time. December 5, 1932. Archived from the original on July 3, 2009. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
  5. ^ An All-America All-Scout Team. February 1934. p. 13. Retrieved April 14, 2011. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  6. ^ 2007 NCAA Division I Football Records Book, National Collegiate Athletic Association, 2007, retrieved December 5, 2008.
  7. ^ "Ten grid games for Navy school". The News and Courier. Charleston, SC. The United Press. July 12, 1942. p. 14. Retrieved January 15, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ DeLassus, David. "Franklin & Marshall Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2011.