Harry Esslinger Explained

Harry Esslinger
School:Auburn Tigers
Pastschools:Auburn (1907 - 1909)
Class:Graduate
Major:Agriculture
Birth Date:16 October 1890
Birth Place:Gurley, Alabama
Death Place:Huntsville, Alabama
Currentposition:Tackle
Highlights:

Harry Wright "Slinger" Esslinger (October 16, 1890  - November 28, 1970) was a college football player and high school football coach.[1]

Auburn University

He was a prominent tackle for the Auburn Tigers football team of Auburn University.[2]

1909

Esslinger was selected All-Southern in 1909.[3]

Coaching career

He was a pioneer coach at Huntsville High School. He served in that capacity from 1920 to 1932.[1] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Wright Esslinger.
  2. Web site: Alabama Polytechnic Institute Varsity Football Team.
  3. News: Atlanta Constitution. The All-Southern Eleven Picked By Coach Heisman. November 28, 1909. March 4, 2015. Newspapers.com. 3.
  4. Web site: Huntsville Football Team History. ahsfhs.org.