Newman Ertell
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Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1902 |
| Died | February 17, 1985 (aged 82) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1929–1948 | Wayne |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 183–135 |
Newman Hood Ertell (November 2, 1902 – February 17, 1985) was the head basketball coach at Wayne University (now Wayne State University) from 1929 through 1948.
Ertell was born in 1902, the son of James and Marie Ertell. He grew up in Detroit and graduated from Northern High School (Detroit).[1] He attended Detroit City College (later merged with other institutions to form Wayne University and later renamed Wayne State University). While attending Detroit City College, he played basketball and football for four years, was captain of the basketball team during the 1924–25 season, and also competed in track and swimming.[1][2][3] He graduated from Detroit City College in 1925 and later received a master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1933.[2]