George S. Keller

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George S. Keller
Biographical details
Born(1881-05-16)May 16, 1881
New York, New York, U.S.
Alma mater Philadelphia Divinity (1907)
Playing career
1902 Penn
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1908–1909 South Dakota Mines
1910 Huron
Head coaching record
Overall10–1

George Sherman Keller (born May 16, 1881) was an American clergyman and college football player and coach. He played varsity football at the University of Pennsylvania for one season before earning his undergraduate degree and enrolling at the Philadelphia Divinity School [1] He graduated with his seminary degree in 1907 and served as a pastor at several locations in Minnesota and South Dakota. [2] Keller spent two seasons (1908–1909) as the head football coach at the South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City, South Dakota, where he compiled a record of 10–1. [3] He also served as the head football coach at Huron University in Huron, South Dakota in 1910. [4]

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References

  1. General Alumni Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania, 1922. University of Pennsylvania. 1922. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. Stowe's Clerical Directory of the American Church. Rev. Andrew David Stowe. 1917. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. "Past Seasons". South Dakota Mines Hardrockers football . Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. "Rev. Keller Accepts Huron Rectorship". Rapid City Journal . June 16, 1910. Retrieved June 30, 2023.