Ivan Estill Schottel (October 11, 1921 – August 21, 2000) was an

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player and coach. He played professionally as an

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and defensive back with the Detroit Lions of the

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(NFL) in 1946 and 1948. Schottel served as the head football at St. Benedict's College—now known as

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—in

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from 1953 to 1962 and Northwest Missouri State College—now known as Northwest Missouri State University—in

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, compiling a career college football coaching record of 80–80–3.

Early life and playing career

Schottel was born in

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and graduated from King City High School in

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. He attended Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College—now known as Northwest Missouri State University—in

and pre-flight training at Saint Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas, where he played for the service team. He joined

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during

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. After the war, Schottel played for professionally for the Detroit Lions of the

(NFL) as an

and defensive back in 1946 and 1948. He appeared in 16 games for the Lions, had four receptions for 147 yards, and scored touchdown. He had a 41.6 yard punting average. An injury in 1948 ended his career.

Coaching career

Benedictine

Schottel was the tenth head football coach at St. Benedict's College—now known as

—in

, serving for 10 seasons, from 1953 to 1962, compiling a record of 52–36–2.

Northwest Missouri State

Schottel was the 12th head football coach at Northwest Missouri State College—now known as Northwest Missouri State University—in

, serving for eight seasons, from 1963 to 1970, compiling a record of 28–44–1.

Death

Schottel died on August 21, 2000, in

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Head coaching record

College

References

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