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Robert Rapson (American football)

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Robert Rapson
Biographical details
Born(1935-07-03)July 3, 1935
Bad Axe, Michigan
DiedJuly 14, 2015(2015-07-14) (aged 80)
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Alma materTaylor University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1974–1978Maranatha Baptist Bible
Head coaching record
Overall19–19–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 UMAC (1975, 1976)

Robert Melvin Rapson (August 3, 1935 – July 14, 2015)[1] was an American college football coach. He was the head coach of Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, Wisconsin from 1974 to 1978, compiling a record of 19–19–1 and winning two conference championships.[2]

Rapson played college football at Taylor University, earning varsity letters in 1957 and 1958.[3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Maranatha Baptist Bible Crusaders (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference) (1974–1978)
1974 Maranatha Baptist 3–3
1975 Maranatha Baptist 6–1
1976 Maranatha Baptist 3–5–1
1977 Maranatha Baptist 6–2–1
1978 Maranatha Baptist 1–8
Maranatha Baptist: 19–19–1
Total: 19–19–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Robert "Bob" Melvin Rapson". Vanderwall Funeral Home. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  2. ^ "Robert Melvin Rapson". Huron Daily Tribune. July 23, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  3. ^ "Taylor Football 70th Anniversary Program" (PDF). Taylor University. 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018.