Robert Memler Friedlund (January 6, 1920 – August 24, 1991) was an

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player and coach. He played

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at Michigan State College—now known as

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. Friedlund also played professional football in the

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(NFL) for the

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in 1946. He appeared in two games before being demoted to the Eagles'

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affiliate, the Bethlehem Bulldogs."Bethlehem Bulldogs 'Pro' Player Named Grid Coach at Drake,"
''Allentown Morning Call,'' Feb. 25, 1947; p. 14. In 1947, he was hired as an assistant football coach at

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. In 1976, Friedlund returned to coach after being in private business since 1956 as the head coach for Olivet. He coached for one season before resigning after a winless 0–9 campaign.

Head coaching record

References

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