Edward Benninghaus Kenna (October 17, 1877 – March 22, 1912), nicknamed "the Pitching Poet", was an American

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coach and newspapers editor. He played for the

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during the season. Kenna played football as

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as a

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in 1898 and at

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as a fullback and kicker in 1901. He served as the head football coach at the

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in 1900 and

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in 1902. Kenna was later an editor of the ''

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''. He died on March 22, 1912, in

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Head coaching record

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