Howard S. Vandersea

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Howard S. Vandersea
Biographical details
Born(1941-09-12)September 12, 1941
Whitinsville, Massachusetts, U.S.
Playing career
1959–1962 Bates
1963Portland Seahawks
1965Atlanta Mustangs
Position(s) Offensive tackle, linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972–1975 Brown (freshmen)
1976–1983 Springfield
1984–1999 Bowdoin
Head coaching record
Overall88–114–3

Howard Sidney Vandersea (born September 12, 1941) is a former American football player and coach. [1] He served as the head football coach at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts from 1976 to 1983 and at Bowdoin College from 1984 to 1999, compiling a career college football coaching record of 88–114–3. [2] [3] Vandersea played college football at Bates College. [4]

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References

  1. "Howard S. Vandersea". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "Howard Vandersea". oclc.org. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. "Football History" (PDF). Bowdoin Polar Bears football . Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  4. "Howard S.Vandersea". Bates Bobcats . Retrieved December 30, 2018.