Ollie W. Reed Sr. (July 18, 1896 – July 30, 1944) was a soldier in the United States Armed Forces and an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Drexel University in Philadelphia for one season, in 1926, compiling a record of 2–5. He was also a professor of military history at the school.[1]

Ollie W. Reed
Biographical details
Born(1896-07-18)July 18, 1896
Norton, Kansas
DiedJuly 30, 1944(1944-07-30) (aged 48)
Villebaudon, France
Alma materKansas State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1926Drexel
Head coaching record
Overall2–5

Reed died on July 30, 1944, in the French community of Villebaudon during the aftermath of the Battle of Normandy.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Drexel Dragons (Independent) (1926)
1926 Drexel 2–5
Drexel: 2–5
Total: 2–5

References

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  1. ^ "Ollie W. Reed". database-memier.eu. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Love and Sacrifice, a Story from the Heart of America". legiontown.org. January 27, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
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