This Day in History September 16, 1960

By Ruth on September 16, 2013 in history, sports
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Even though I am not a sports fan, this story truly did interest me.  On this date in 1960, Amos Alonzo Stagg retired as a football coach.  Here’s the truly amazing part.  He was 98 years old!  He had been with the game almost from the beginning of the sport.  He played football in Yale University, and was selected to be a part of the First College Football All-American Team in 1889.  He got his first job as a football coach in 1890.  He died at the age of 102 after living a long, eventful life!

For more information:

http://athletics.uchicago.edu/history/history-stagg.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amos_Alonzo_Stagg

http://worldhistoryproject.org/topics/amos-alonzo-stagg

http://www.howstuffworks.com/amos-alonzo-stagg-at.htm

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/sep16.html

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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