Raymond Brancheau
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1909 Monroe, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 1970 (aged 60) Silver City, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1931–1933 | Notre Dame |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1934–1948 | New Mexico Teachers |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 47–43–7 (football) |
Raymond Joseph Brancheau (October 26, 1909 – July 28, 1970) was an American college football player, coach of football, basketball, baseball, and tennis, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at New Mexico State Teachers College—now known as Western New Mexico University—from 1934 to 1948, compiling a record of 47–43–7. Brancheau also coached basketball, baseball, and tennis and served as athletic director at the school. Brancheau played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was named Most Valuable Player for the 1933 team.[1]
Brancheau died on July 28, 1970, at his home in Silver City, New Mexico.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Notre Dame Awards". Indianapolis Star. December 8, 1933. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
- ^ "N.M. Western's AD Brancheau Dies". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Associated Press. July 28, 1970. p. C3. Retrieved May 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com
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- ^ "Raymond J. Brancheau". The New York Times. July 29, 1970. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
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