Robert E. Danielson (born c. 1918) is a former

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coach. He served the head football coach at Huron College—later known as

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—in

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from 1947 to 1949, and

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from 1957 to 1962, compiling a career

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coaching record of 27–48–4. A native of

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, Danielson played college football at

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and the

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Head coaching record

References

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