Joe Gembis
American football player and coach (1907–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph George Gembis (September 29, 1907 – July 5, 1969), sometimes known by the nickname "Dynamite Joe", was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Michigan from 1926 to 1929 and professional football for the Ironton Tanks in 1930. He later served as the head football coach at Wayne State University for 14 years, from 1932 to 1945.
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Born | (1907-09-29)September 29, 1907 Vicksburg, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | July 5, 1969(1969-07-05) (aged 61) Mayfield, Michigan, U.S. |
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1926–1929 | Michigan |
1930 | Ironton Tanks |
Position(s) | Fullback, placekicker |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1931 | Chesapeake HS (OH) |
1932–1945 | Wayne |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 42–51–8 (college) 6–4–1 (high school) |
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