Conrad Lawrence Eklund (February 19, 1894 – March 18, 1953) was an American college football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Augsburg Seminary—now known as Augsburg University—from 1926 to 1932, compiling a record of 15–22–5.

Conrad L. Eklund
Biographical details
Born(1894-02-19)February 19, 1894
DiedMarch 18, 1953(1953-03-18) (aged 59)
Key West, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1914Macalester
1916–1917Minnesota
1918Great Lakes Navy
Basketball
1915–1917Minnesota
Position(s)Guard, tackle (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1926–1932Augsburg
Head coaching record
Overall15–22–5
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 MIAC (1928)
Awards
All-Western (1916, 1917)

Eklund died on March 18, 1953, while vacationing in Key West, Florida.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Augsburg Auggies (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1926–1932)
1926 Augsburg 1–3–1 1–3–1 T–5th
1927 Augsburg 4–2 3–2 T–2nd
1928 Augsburg 4–1–2 3–1–2 T–1st
1929 Augsburg 4–2–1 3–2–1 T–4th
1930 Augsburg 1–4–1 0–4 T–7th
1931 Augsburg 0–5 0–5 8th
1932 Augsburg 1–5 0–5 8th
Augsburg: 15–22–5 10–22–4
Total: 15–22–5
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Brown, Timothy P. (2017). Fields of Friendly Strife. Lulu. ISBN 9780999572313. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. ^ "Con Eklund, Former 'U' Great, Dies in Florida". The Minneapolis Star. Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 19, 1953. p. 41. Retrieved July 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
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