Cole Willging
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Norwood, Ohio, U.S.
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
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| Position | End | ||||
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| Born | August 14, 1911 Norwood, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Died | March 10, 1973 (aged 61) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Norwood (OH) | ||||
| College | Xavier | ||||
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Coleman G. Willging (August 14, 1911 – March 10, 1973) was an American football end who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Reds. He also played in the Midwest Football League and AFL III as a member of the Cincinnati Models and Bengals. He was assistant coach of the Models from 1936 to 1937.[1]
Willging was born on August 14, 1911, in Norwood, Ohio. He attended Norwood High School in the late 1920s, where he was an all-state tackle. In 1930 he joined Xavier University, playing for their freshman team.[2] He would play for their varsity team from 1931 to 1933, earning a varsity letter in his final two years.[2] Following his senior year, Willging was named to the All-Ohio, All-Midwestern, and All-Catholic national rosters.