Cradle of Coaches

Earl Blaik

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  • Custom2 Blaik graduated from Miami in 1918 after earning three letters in football and one in baseball. He then enrolled at West Point, where he became the first cadet to play against Navy in football, basketball, and baseball in the same season. Blaik was elected to the National Football Foundation's Hall of Fame in 1964 and received the foundation’s Gold Medal Award in 1966. In 18 seasons coaching at West Point, he compiled a 121-33-10 record, coached 26 All-America players, had six undefeated teams, and was named Coach of the Year in 1946.

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