Francis Lucius "Babe" Kraus Sr. (September 2, 1899 – September 5, 1966) was an American football and lacrosse player and coach.[1] After a college football career that included stops at Colgate University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Kraus played for the Buffalo Bisons of the National Football League (NFL) in 1924.[2] Kraus served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Hobart, from 1932 to 1933. However, his biggest mark was left when he served as the school's head lacrosse coach from 1925 to 1966.[3]

Babe Kraus
Biographical details
Born(1899-09-02)September 2, 1899
Fulton, New York
DiedSeptember 5, 1966(1966-09-05) (aged 67)
Geneva, New York
Playing career
Football
1920Colgate
1921–1923Hobart
1924Buffalo Bisons
Basketball
1921–1924Hobart
Lacrosse
1921–1924Hobart
Position(s)Tackle, guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1932–1933Hobart
Lacrosse
1925–1966Hobart
Head coaching record
Overall2–8–4 (football)
208–119–5 (lacrosse)

References

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  1. ^ "Francis L. "Babe" Kraus". Hobart Statesmen. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Babe Kraus". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "LaCrosse Hall of Fame Inductees". uslacrosse.org. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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