Albert Hansen (December 13, 1871 – 1943) was an American

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student newspaper, January 30, 1900 He served as the fourth head football coach at Kansas State Agricultural College, now

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, holding the position for one season in 1899 and compiling a record of 2–3. Hansen was later elected to the

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Early life and football career

Hansen was born in Dodge County, Nebraska, in 1871. In 1899, he graduated from the

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, where he also lettered for three seasons playing left

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on the football team. After graduation, Hansen was hired as the fourth head football coach at

in Manhattan, Kansas. He held that position for the 1899 season, posting a record of 2–3. Hansen also played with the Kansas State team in most of its games.

Political and business career

Hansen left coaching after one season and moved to Harlan, Iowa, where he purchased the ''Harlan American'' newspaper. In 1912, Hansen was elected to the

to represent

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. He served in the House from 1913 to 1915.

Head coaching record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hansen, Albert 1871 births 1943 deaths American football guards Kansas State Wildcats football coaches Kansas State Wildcats football players Nebraska Cornhuskers football players Members of the Iowa House of Representatives People from Dodge County, Nebraska People from Harlan, Iowa