Earl Wren
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1893 |
| Died | August 11, 1932 (aged 38) |
| Playing career | |
| 1915–1916 | Auburn |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1920 | Jacksonville HS (AL) |
| 1921 | Talladega HS (AL) |
| 1922–1924 | Jacksonville HS (AL) |
| 1925 | Jacksonville Normal |
| 1926–1929 | Alabama Deaf |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–6 (college) |
Edward Rueben "Earl" Wren (September 19, 1893 – August 11, 1932) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State Normal School—now known as Jacksonville State University—in 1925, compiling a record of 1–6.[1] Wren played college football at Auburn University from 1915 to 1916 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in World War I.[2] Before and after his time at Jacksonville State, he served as a high school football coach at a number of schools in the state of Alabama.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Teacoala 1926". Jacksonville State University. 1926. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Guide to the Edward R. Wren Papers, RG 52". Auburn University. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ^ "Edward Wren". ahsfhs.org. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
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Categories:
- 1893 births
- 1932 deaths
- American football fullbacks
- Auburn Tigers football players
- Jacksonville State Gamecocks football coaches
- High school football coaches in Alabama
- United States Army personnel of World War I
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
- United States Army non-commissioned officers