Byron E. Morgan
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Byron E. Morgan was an American football
American football
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 player and coach in the United States
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 and accumulated a lifetime record of 101 wins, 93 losses, and 8 ties.

Geneva College

Morgan was the 22nd head college football
College football
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 coach for the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes
Geneva College
Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1848, in Northwood, Ohio, the college moved to its present location in 1880, where it continues to educate a student body of about 1400 traditional undergraduates in...

 located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
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 and he held that position for missing seasons, from 1953 until 1962. His coaching record at Geneva was 46 wins, 35 losses, and 6 ties. As of completion of the 2007 season, this ranks him third at Geneva in total wins and 12th at Geneva in winning percentage (0.563).

Findlay College

After coaching at Geneva, Morgan moved to Findlay College
University of Findlay
The University of Findlay is a private university located in the city of Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. It was affiliated with the Churches of God, General Conference, and was founded in 1882 by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God, General Conference. Findlay offers more...

 (now called University of Findlay) in Findlay, Ohio
Findlay, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,967 people, 15,905 households, and 10,004 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,266.3 people per square mile . There were 17,152 housing units at an average density of 997.6 per square mile...

 to coach there. He was head coach at Findlay from 1963 until the completion of the 1974 season and accumulated a record of 55 wins, 58 losses, and 2 ties with appearances in the 1964 NAIA
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 Playoffs and a victory in the 1967 Shrine Bowl
Shrine Bowl
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. While at Findlay, he coached future NFL
National Football League
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 players Odell Barry
Odell Barry
Odell Barry was an American college and professional football player. He played college football at Findlay University under head coach Byron E. Morgan, where he was a wide receiver. He played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos in 1964 and 1965.-See also:*Other...

, Tony King, and Allen Smith.

Political life

After retirement from college football, Morgan remained at Findlay as an instructor and also entered local politics to serve as a city council for Findlay.

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