Wilbur "Shorty" Luft (June 1, 1908 – December 20, 1991)[1] was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Central Washington University from 1948 to 1949, compiling a record of 8–9–1.[2] Luft was a quarterback at Washington State University in the early 1930s and was named the starter for the 1931 Rose Bowl.[3]

Wilbur Luft
Biographical details
Born(1908-06-01)June 1, 1908
DiedDecember 20, 1991(1991-12-20) (aged 83)
Playing career
1930–1932Washington State
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1933–1935Sunnyside HS (WA)
1936–1947Renton HS (WA)
1948–1949Central Washington
Head coaching record
Overall8–9–1 (college)

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Central Washington Wildcats (Evergreen Conference) (1948–1949)
1948 Central Washington 5–3–1 2–3–1 T–4th
1949 Central Washington 3–6 2–4 T–5th
Central Washington: 8–9–1 4–7–1
Total: 8–9–1

References

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  1. ^ "Wilbur E Luft". Fold3. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "Obituary". Seattle Times. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "1931 Rose Bowl" (PDF). Rose Bowl. Retrieved December 30, 2018.