Joe Begala
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BornMarch 4, 1906
Struthers, Ohio, U.S.
Struthers, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 24, 1978 (aged 72)
Ravenna, Ohio, U.S.
Ravenna, Ohio, U.S.
AlmamaterOhio University
1933–1934Kent State
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 4, 1906 Struthers, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1978 (aged 72) Ravenna, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Ohio University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1933–1934 | Kent State |
| Wrestling | |
| 1929–1972 | Kent State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 4–5–6 (football) 307–69–5 (wrestling duals) |
Joseph W. Begala (March 4, 1906 – April 24, 1978) was an American college football and collegiate wrestling coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio from 1933 to 1934, compiling a record of 4–5–6.[2] He also served as Kent State's wrestling coach, amassing a dual match record of 307–69–5.[3] Begala died on April 24, 1978, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.[4]
