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Frank Loebs

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Frank Loebs
Biographical details
Born(1913-01-10)January 10, 1913
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 13, 1977(1977-06-13) (aged 64)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
1932–1935Purdue
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1940–1941Washington University
Head coaching record
Overall7–11
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All–Big Ten (1935)

Frank John "Butch" Loebs (January 10, 1913 – June 13, 1977) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Washington University in St. Louis from 1940 to 1941, compiling a record of 7–11.[1] Loebs played college football at Purdue University as an end. He was a third-round pick for the New York Giants in the 1936 NFL draft but he never played in the NFL.[2] Prior to becoming head coach at Washington University, he served for three seasons as an assistant coach there.[3]

During World War II, he served in the United States Navy, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander.

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Washington University Bears (Missouri Valley Conference) (1940–1941)
1940 Washington University 3–6 1–3 6th
1941 Washington University 4–5 1–3 5th
Washington University: 7–11 2–3
Total: 7–11

References

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  1. ^ "Frank Loebs". Sports-Reference CFB. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "1936 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "Loebs Washington Coach; Former Purdue Football Star Assumes Conzelman's Post".
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