Frank Loebs Explained

Frank Loebs
Birth Date:10 January 1913
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Player Years1:1932–1935
Player Team1:Purdue
Player Positions:End
Coach Years1:1940–1941
Coach Team1:Washington University
Overall Record:7–11
Awards:All–Big Ten (1935)

Frank John "Butch" Loebs (January 10, 1913 – June 13, 1977) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Washington University in St. Louis from 1940 to 1941, compiling a record of 7–11.[1] Loebs played college football at Purdue University as an end. He was a third-round pick for the New York Giants in the 1936 NFL draft but he never played in the NFL.[2] Prior to becoming head coach at Washington University, he served for three seasons as an assistant coach there.[3]

During World War II, he served in the United States Navy, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frank Loebs. Sports-Reference CFB. October 18, 2018.
  2. Web site: 1936 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-20 . Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  3. Web site: Loebs Washington Coach; Former Purdue Football Star Assumes Conzelman's Post.