Dave E. Satterfield Jr.

David Edward Satterfield Jr. (September 11, 1894 – December 27, 1946) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He took office on November 2, 1937 after a special election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Andrew J. Montague and was re-elected four additional times before resigning on February 15, 1945 to become the executive director of the Life Insurance Association of America. His son, David E. Satterfield III, later served in the House for 16 years, representing the same district that his father had.

Dave E. Satterfield Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 3rd district
In office
November 2, 1937 – February 15, 1945
Preceded byAndrew J. Montague
Succeeded byJ. Vaughan Gary
Personal details
Born(1894-09-11)September 11, 1894
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 1946(1946-12-27) (aged 52)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Dave E. Satterfield Jr.
Biographical details
Born(1894-09-11)September 11, 1894
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 1946(1946-12-27) (aged 52)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Playing career
1913–16Richmond
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1917–18Richmond

Biography

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Satterfield attended Richmond College at the University of Richmond, where he was a three-year starter on the basketball team from 1913 to 1916. After graduation, he served as the head coach for the Spiders basketball team in 1917–1918, compiling a record of 3–6.

Head coaching record

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School Season Record Postseason
Richmond 1917-18 3-6
Total 1 Season 3-6

Electoral history

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  • 1937; Satterfield was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives unopposed.
  • 1938; Satterfield was re-elected unopposed.
  • 1940; Satterfield was re-elected with 96.87% of the vote, defeating Socialist Winston Dawson.
  • 1942; Satterfield was re-elected unopposed.
  • 1944; Satterfield was re-elected unopposed.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 3rd congressional district

1937–1945
Succeeded by