Walter Leckrone (June 2, 1897 – November 24, 1964) was an American newspaper editor. He was also an American football and college basketball coach.

Walter Leckrone
Biographical details
Born(1897-06-02)June 2, 1897
Glenford, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 24, 1964(1964-11-24) (aged 67)
Logan, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materAshland (1922)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1920Ashland
Basketball
1920–1921Ashland
Head coaching record
Overall1–2 (football)
5–3 (basketball)

Ashland College

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Leckron served as the head football coach (1920)[1] and head men's basketball coach at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.[2]

News career

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Leckrone worked as a newspaper editor at several outlets in the Midwest. Those included The Toledo News-Bee (1936–1938), the Cleveland Press (1938–1942), and the Indianapolis Times (1942–1960).[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Football Record Book through 2015" (PDF). Ashland Eagles football. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  2. ^ "Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). Ashland Eagles men's basketball. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  3. ^ "Ex-Nelsonville Newsman Dies at Age of 67". Logan Daily News. November 24, 1964. Retrieved April 24, 2019.