Esten Graham Cromartie (June 17, 1892 – February 4, 1963) was an American college football coach and agriculture instructor. He served as the first head coach in the history of the football program at Georgia Southern University–then known as Georgia Normal School–from 1919 to 1926, compiling a record of 29–39–4.[1] Cromartie was also an instructor in agriculture at the school.[2]

E. G. Cromartie
Biographical details
Born(1892-06-17)June 17, 1892
DiedFebruary 4, 1963(1963-02-04) (aged 70)
Bulloch County, Georgia, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1924–1926Georgia Normal
Head coaching record
Overall29–39–4

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Georgia Normal Blue Tide (Independent) (1919–1926)
1924 Georgia Normal 3–6
1925 Georgia Normal 4–5
1926 Georgia Normal 5–3–1
Georgia Normal: 29–39–4
Total: 29–39–4

References

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  1. ^ "Football Media Guide" (PDF). Georgia Southern Eagles football. 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ Presley, Delma E. (September 30, 2013). Georgia Southern University. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781439644027. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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