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W. Alfred Debo

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Alfred W. Debo
Biographical details
Born(1877-11-15)November 15, 1877
DiedMarch 7, 1960(1960-03-07) (aged 82)
Playing career
1896Detroit College
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1903–1904Detroit College
Head coaching record
Overall7–6

W. Alfred Debo (November 15, 1877 – March 7, 1960) was an American football player and coach, lawyer, and politician. He played at the halfback position on the first football team for Detroit College—now known as the University of Detroit Mercy—in 1896. He was also the school's head football coach for the 1903 and 1904 seasons, compiling a 7–6 record.[1] He later served as an Internal Revenue Service investigator, Democratic Party state chairman, Michigan Parole Board commissioner, and member of the Detroit Board of Assessors. He died in 1960 at age 82.[2]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Detroit College Tigers (Independent) (1903–1904)
1903 Detroit College 3–4
1904 Detroit College 4–2
Detroit College: 7–6
Total: 7–6

References

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  1. ^ DeLassus, David. "Detroit Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on December 13, 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
  2. ^ "Ex-Dem Chairman Debo Dies". Detroit Free Press. March 8, 1960. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
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