Esco Sarkkinen
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BornApril 9, 1918
Conneaut, Ohio, U.S.
Conneaut, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 1998 (aged 79)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
1937–1939Ohio State
 Sarkkinen, c. 1958 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 9, 1918 Conneaut, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1998 (aged 79) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1937–1939 | Ohio State |
| 1942 | Manhattan Beach Coast Guard |
| Position | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1946–1978 | Ohio State (assistant) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| First-team All-Big Ten (1939) | |
Esco "Sark" Sarkkinen (April 9, 1918 – February 28, 1998) was an American college football player and coach. He played at Ohio State University from 1937 to 1939[1] and was a consensus first-team end on the 1939 College Football All-America Team.[2][3] He also served as an assistant coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team from 1946 to 1978.[2]
