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Gordon DeGraffenreid

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Gordon DeGraffenreid
Biographical details
Born(1943-06-21)June 21, 1943
Lake Ozark, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 2020(2020-08-08) (aged 77)
Olathe, Kansas, U.S.
Playing career
1962–1964Missouri Valley
Position(s)Guard, linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
?–1970Pacific HS (MO)
1971–1974Richmond HS (MO)
1978–1990MidAmerica Nazarene
Women's basketball
1975–1977MidAmerica Nazarene
Track and field
?–1970Pacific HS (MO)
1971–1974Richmond HS (MO)
Cross country
1975–?MidAmerica Nazarene
Head coaching record
Overall44–71 (college football)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 HAAC (1985)

Gordon Dean DeGraffenreid (June 21, 1943 – August 8, 2020) was an American athletics coach. He was the first head football coach at MidAmerica Nazarene College—now known as MidAmerica Nazarene University—from 1979 to 1990 and compiled an overall record of 41–53.[1][2]

DeGraffenreid also coached football and track and field for Pacific High School and Richmond High School.[3]

DeGraffenreid was born on June 21, 1943, in Lake Ozark, Missouri. He attended and played college football for Missouri Valley as a guard and linebacker.[4][5] He died on August 8, 2020, in Olathe, Kansas.[6]

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs NAIA D2#
MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers (NAIA Division II independent) (1979)
1979 MidAmerica Nazarene 3–5
MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers (Heart of America Athletic Conference) (1980–1990)
1980 MidAmerica Nazarene 4–7 2–6 7th
1981 MidAmerica Nazarene 4–6 3–5 6th
1982 MidAmerica Nazarene 5–5 3–4 T–5th
1983 MidAmerica Nazarene 5–5 3–4 5th
1984 MidAmerica Nazarene 5–5 3–4 5th
1985 MidAmerica Nazarene 7–2 6–1 T–1st 16
1986 MidAmerica Nazarene 4–5 2–5 T–6th
1987 MidAmerica Nazarene 1–8 1–5 7th
1988 MidAmerica Nazarene 4–6 2–5 6th
1989 MidAmerica Nazarene 0–9 0–7 8th
1990 MidAmerica Nazarene 2–8 1–6 T–7th
MidAmerica Nazarene: 44–71 26–52
Total: 44–71
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Shafer, Ian. "MidAmerica Nazarene University (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Archived from the original on October 16, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Busy year for new coach". Olathe News. September 12, 1975. p. 6. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Pacific Names Head Of Schools". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. May 27, 1971. p. 76. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Viking Football Team Engages In First Practice". The Daily Democrat-News. August 31, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "Hometown Products On Valley Viking Team". The Daily Democrat-News. September 3, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Gordon Dean DeGraffenreid 1943 - 2020". Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions. Retrieved August 5, 2024.