| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1926 Littleton, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | October 6, 2020 (aged 94) Nebraska, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1946–1947 | Colorado A&M |
| 1949 | Colorado A&M |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1967–1968 | Nebraska Wesleyan (assistant) |
| 1969–1981 | Nebraska Wesleyan |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 55–61–2 |
Harold George Chaffee (June 6, 1926 – October 6, 2020) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska, from 1969 to 1981, compiling a record of 55–61–2.[1] As a player, Chaffee was a quarterback at Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts—now known as Colorado State University—in the late 1940s.[2] Chaffee served in the United States Navy with the Seabees during World War II. He died in October 2020 at the age of 94.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Faculty Emeriti". Nebraska Wesleyan University. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "The Doane NWU Rivalry still runs strong". Lincoln Journal Star. October 4, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "Legendary NWU coach Harold Chaffee, who lived 'life to its fullest,' dies at 94". Lincoln Journal-Star. October 6, 2020.
- ^ Harold Chaffee obituary