Herman Koehler: Biography, Facts and Career
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Herman John Koehler (December 14, 1859 – July 1, 1927) was an American football coach, athletics administrator, and United States Army officer. He served as the head football coach at the United States Military Academy from 1897 to 1900, compiling a record of 19–11–3. Koehler was also the Master of the Sword from 1885 to 1923 and director of West Point's first program of physical education instruction. Due to his long-serving tenure and his impact on the Department of Physical Education, he is held in high regard and is considered the "father of the Department of Physical Education" at West Point. His daughter Beatrix was the wife of Major General Edmund L. Daley and mother of Lieutenant General John P. Daley. Koehler is buried in the West Point Cemetery.
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- Full name: Herman Koehler
- Born: 1859-12-14
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q5739940
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Herman John Koehler (December 14, 1859 – July 1, 1927) was an American football coach, athletics administrator, and United States Army officer.
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Herman Koehler was born on 1859-12-14.
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