Edwin Hale

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Edwin Whitfield "Goat" Hale (January 29, 1896 – March 25, 1983) was an American football player for the Mississippi College Collegians who was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. After playing, he served many years as a coach.

Early years

Hale was born in Jackson, Mississippi and played high school football at its Central High School.[1] Hale got the nickname "Goat" playing there against Brookhaven in 1914. He battered through the line, scoring a touchdown, and ran past the end zone until his head hit a wooden building, loosening several planks.[1]

Mississippi College

"Goat" played quarterback at Mississippi College from 1915 to 1916 and again from 1920 to 1921, after serving in World War I.[1] He was nominated though not selected for an Associated Press All-Time Southeast 1869-1919 era team.[2] He was elected to the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 1961, and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1963.[1] Hale was also inducted into the Millsaps College Sports Hall of Fame in 1970.[3] He is the name sake of the Hale in Robinson-Hale Stadium, wherein Mississippi College plays it home games. He stood 5'11" and weighed 170 pounds.

World War I

During the war he was wounded, reported missing, and found later in a hospital in France.

1921

In 1921, Hale scored 161 points and gained 2,160 yards as he was selected All-Southern.[4] "Ten other players are on Hale's teams, but they are there merely to conform with gridiron rules."[5]

Death

Hale died in 1983; he was 87 years old.

Head coaching record

Football

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Millsaps Majors (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1928–1930)
1928 Millsaps 5–3–1 4–2–1 T–8th
1929 Millsaps 6–1–3 3–1–2 T–9th
1930 Millsaps 6–3 3–3 T–13th
Millsaps: 17–7–4 10–6–3
Total: 17–7–4

References

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External links

  • [[[:Template:College Football HoF/url]] College Football Hall of Fame profile]

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