Edward Rueben "Earl" Wren (September 19, 1893 – August 11, 1932) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State Normal School—now known as Jacksonville State University—in 1925, compiling a record of 1–6.[1] Wren played college football at Auburn University from 1915 to 1916 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in World War I.[2] Before and after his time at Jacksonville State, he served as a high school football coach at a number of schools in the state of Alabama.[3]

Earl Wren
Biographical details
Born(1893-09-19)September 19, 1893
DiedAugust 11, 1932(1932-08-11) (aged 38)
Playing career
1915–1916Auburn
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1920Jacksonville HS (AL)
1921Talladega HS (AL)
1922–1924Jacksonville HS (AL)
1925Jacksonville Normal
1926–1929Alabama Deaf
Head coaching record
Overall1–6 (college)

References

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  1. ^ "Teacoala 1926". Jacksonville State University. 1926. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "Guide to the Edward R. Wren Papers, RG 52". Auburn University. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  3. ^ "Edward Wren". ahsfhs.org. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
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