Arnie Lerum

Arnie Lerum
Biographical details
Born(1879-07-20)July 20, 1879
Norway
DiedJune 25, 1911(1911-06-25) (aged 31)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Playing career
1899–1901Wisconsin
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1904Stevens Point Normal
Head coaching record
Overall1–2
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Arne Christopher Lerum (July 20, 1879 – June 25, 1911) was a Norwegian-American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point–then known as Stevens Point Normal School–in 1904, compiling a record of 1–2.[1] Lerum selected as a guard on the 1901 All-Western college football team while playing for Wisconsin.[2] Lerum immigrated to the United States from Bergen, Norway when he was 14. He was active in politics in as a Republican in the state of Wisconsin. Lerum died on cancer on June 25, 1911, in Madison, Wisconsin.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Stevens Point Normal (Independent) (1904)
1904 Stevens Point Normal 1–2
Stevens Point Normal: 1–2
Total: 1–2

References

  1. ^ The Sixth General Catalogue of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. 1904. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Football Media Guide". Wisconsin Badgers football. 2007. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Foot Ball Star Is Victim of Cancer". The Post-Crescent. Appleton, Wisconsin. June 26, 1911. p. 8. Retrieved April 17, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.