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Oberlander, Andrew, 1905-1968

 

Biography

Andrew James "Swede" Oberlander was born on February 17, 1905. He was an American football player and coach. He was an All-American halfback for Dartmouth College's Indians undefeated and national championship football team in 1925. Oberlander was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1954.Oberlander was an assistant coach at Ohio State University from 1926 to 1929 and head coach at Wesleyan University from 1930 to 1933. While at Wesleyan, he commuted to New Haven and received his MD from Yale School of Medicine. Oberlander died January 1, 1968

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

All American Football Team, Certificate All American Football Team

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 925651
Mss 925651
Date(s): 1925-12-01
Abstract

Certificate awarded to Oberlander for his membership on Dartmouth's All America football team in 1925. Signed by Tad Jones, Knute Rockne, and Glenn Warner.

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