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John Penton

head coach gridiron football player

February 10, 1870 (age 49)

He served as the head football coach at the Clemson University for one season in 1898, compiling a record of 3–1. Penton attended the University of Virginia and Auburn University. He played football as a guard at Auburn in 1897. He was captain of the 1894 and 1895 Virginia teams.

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head coach gridiron football player

John Abner Penton and American football player and coach.

Education

Auburn University.

Career

He served as the head football coach at the Clemson University for one season in 1898, compiling a record of 3–1. Penton attended the University of Virginia and Auburn University. He played football as a guard at Auburn in 1897.

He was captain of the 1894 and 1895 Virginia teams.

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February 10, 1870
Died

October 17, 1919 (aged 49)
Nationality
United States

Education

"Auburn University"

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