Herbert Charles "Skeeter" Eisele (July 15, 1904 – September 12, 1985) was an American football coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio from 1947 to 1958, compiling a record of 60–36–5.

Herb Eisele
Biographical details
Born(1904-07-15)July 15, 1904
Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 1985(1985-09-12) (aged 81)
Ripon, Wisconsin, U.S.
Playing career
1922–1925Dayton
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
?–1946Cathedral Latin (OH)
1947–1958John Carroll
Head coaching record
Overall60–36–5 (college)
Bowls1–0
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 PAC (1957)

During his time at John Carroll, he coached future Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Don Shula and future National Football League (NFL) player and assistant coach Carl Taseff.[1]

Eisele was born on July 15, 1904, in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Cathedral Latin School in Chardon, Ohio in 1922. He then attended the University of Dayton, where he played college football. Eisele later earned a master's degree from Western Reserve University. He died on September 12, 1985, at Ripon Memorial Hospital in Ripon, Wisconsin.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
John Carroll Blue Streaks (Ohio Athletic Conference) (1947)
1947 John Carroll 6–3 5–1 4th
John Carroll Blue Streaks (Independent) (1949–1954)
1948 John Carroll 7–1–2 W Great Lakes
1949 John Carroll 6–3
1950 John Carroll 8–2
1951 John Carroll 3–6
1952 John Carroll 4–5
1953 John Carroll 7–2
1954 John Carroll 3–5
John Carroll Blue Streaks (Presidents' Athletic Conference) (1955–1958)
1955 John Carroll 3–3–1 2–2–1 2nd
1956 John Carroll 4–1–2 2–0–1 2nd
1957 John Carroll 6–1 3–0 1st
1958 John Carroll 3–4 3–4 5th
John Carroll: 60–36–5 15–7–2
Total: 60–36–5
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Herb Eisele". Lorain Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Eisele services". Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. September 13, 1985. p. 20. Retrieved June 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com  .
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