Ollie W. Reed

Ollie W. Reed
Biographical details
Born(1896-07-18)July 18, 1896
Norton, Kansas
DiedJuly 30, 1944(1944-07-30) (aged 48)
Villebaudon, France
Alma materKansas State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1926Drexel
Head coaching record
Overall2–5

Ollie W. Reed Sr. (July 18, 1896 – July 30, 1944) was a soldier in the United States Armed Forces and an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Drexel University in Philadelphia for one season, in 1926, compiling a record of 2–5. He was also a professor of military history at the school.[1]

Reed died on July 30, 1944, in the French community of Villebaudon during the aftermath of the Battle of Normandy.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Drexel Dragons (Independent) (1926)
1926 Drexel 2–5
Drexel: 2–5
Total: 2–5

References

  1. ^ "Ollie W. Reed". database-memier.eu. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Love and Sacrifice, a Story from the Heart of America". legiontown.org. January 27, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2020.


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