Frank Barger (1921 in China Grove, North Carolina – 1991) was an American

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football coach at Hickory High School in

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. A graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College, Barger compiled a 273–108–5 record coaching the Hickory Tornadoes, including 3 western state titles and 10 district titles during his 31-year tenure (1953–1984). He was the National Coach of the Year for District 3 (Southeast U.S.) in 1971, and in 1993 was inducted into the

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, in

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. During his time at Hickory High School, Barger also coached

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, track, and

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