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Who is Bert Cole?
Bert Cole is a former American football player who played at the halfback position. He played college football at the University of Michigan from 1900 to 1902. Cole was selected as a first-team All-American in 1901 and 1902.
What are Bert Cole's achievements in college football?
Cole was one of the stars of Fielding H. Yost's "Point-a-Minute" teams from 1901 to 1903. He was selected as a first-team All-American by numerous selectors in 1901 and 1902. He scored the first touchdown in Michigan's victories over Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska in 1902. In November 1902, the Detroit Free Press ran a front-page feature story on Cole with the headline: "BERT COLE IS ONE OF UNCYCLOPEDIA'S DISCOVERIES."
Did Bert Cole continue his football career after college?
After graduating from Michigan, Cole served as a football coach at the Michigan Military Academy in Orchard Lake, Michigan. He also coached the Iowa State Cyclones football team in 1907.
What other sports did Bert Cole participate in?
In addition to football, Cole was a talented track and field athlete. He won the Western Intercollegiate 100-yard dash championship in 1902 and placed third in the 440-yard dash and long jump. He was also a member of the university relay team that won the Western Intercollegiate sprint relay championship.
When did Bert Cole pass away?
Bert Cole passed away on June 15, 1959, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the age of 78.