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Walter Langston

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Walter Langston
Biographical details
Born(1884-11-09)November 9, 1884
DiedApril 12, 1978(1978-04-12) (aged 93)
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Alma materBoston U. School of Theology
Playing career
1905Drury
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1909Springfield Normal
Head coaching record
Overall4–2

Walter William Langston (November 9, 1884 – April 12, 1978) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Fourth District Normal School—now known as Missouri State University—in Springfield, Missouri for one season, in 1909, compiling a record of 4–2.[1]

Langston was a graduate of Drury College—now known as Drury University–and attended the Boston University School of Theology.[2] He later worked as an insurance agent and a farmer. Langston died on April 12, 1978, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield.[3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Springfield Normal (Independent) (1909)
1909 Springfield Normal 4–2
Springfield Normal: 4–2
Total: 4–2

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References

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  1. ^ "Collegians Ready For Contest With Normal". Springfield News-Leader. Springfield, Missouri. October 21, 1909. p. 2. Retrieved May 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "Catalogue". Boston University. 1907. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "Early SMS football coach Langston dies at 93". Springfield News-Leader. Springfield, Missouri. April 12, 1978. p. 36. Retrieved May 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "Missouri State Football 2023 Media Guide" (PDF). Missouri State University Athletics. p. 62. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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