Hal Griffen

American football player and coach (1902–1947)
American football player
Hal Griffen
Personal information
Born:(1902-03-01)March 1, 1902
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Died:December 31, 1947(1947-12-31) (aged 45)
Nome, Alaska, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Sioux City (IA)
College:Iowa
Position:Center, tackle
Career history
As a player:
  • New York Yankees (1926)
  • Green Bay Packers (1928)
  • Portsmouth Spartans (1930, 1932)
As a coach:
  • Portsmouth Spartans (1930)
    Head coach
Career NFL statistics
Head coaching record
Regular season:5–6–3 (.464)
Postseason:0–0 (–)
Career:5–6–3 (.464)
Player stats at NFL.com
Coaching stats at PFR

Harold Winslow "Hal" Griffen (March 1, 1902 – December 31, 1947) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a Center and tackle with the New York Yankees, Green Bay Packers and Portsmouth Spartans of the National Football League (NFL). He also served as the first head coach for the Spartans, for one season in 1930. Griffen played College football at the University of Iowa.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Hynds, Amy (2 November 2012). "Sioux City sports history". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 5 January 2014.

External links

  • Coaching record
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Formerly the Portsmouth Spartans (1930–1933)

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