Charles R. Soleau

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]

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

Playing career

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

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

  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.
  8. DeLassus, David. "Franklin & Marshall Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
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