Hal Griffen
American football player and coach (1902–1947)
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Harold Winslow "Hal" Griffen (March 1, 1902 – December 31, 1947) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a Center and tackle with the New York Yankees, Green Bay Packers and Portsmouth Spartans of the National Football League (NFL). He also served as the first head coach for the Spartans, for one season in 1930. Griffen played College football at the University of Iowa.[1]
BornMarch 1, 1902
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 1947 (aged 45)
Nome, Alaska, U.S.
Nome, Alaska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Griffen in 1925. | |
| Profile | |
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| Positions | Center, tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 1, 1902 Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 1947 (aged 45) Nome, Alaska, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 247 lb (112 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sioux City (IA) |
| College | Iowa |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
Coaching | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Head coaching record | |
| Regular season | 5–6–3 (.464) |
| Postseason | 0–0 (–) |
| Career | 5–6–3 (.464) |
| Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference | |