David Kenneth Shroyer (February 1, 1898 – July 6, 1974) was an American

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and

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coach. He served as the head football coach at Western Maryland College, now

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, from 1922 to 1925, at

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from 1926 to 1927, and at New River State College—now known as

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—from 1928 to 1932.

Coaching career

Franklin & Marshall

Schroyer was the head football coach at

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. He held that position for the 1926 and 1927 seasons. His coaching record at Franklin & Marshall was 1–15–2.

New River State

Shroyer was the head football coach at New River State College—now known as

—in

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for five season, from 1928 to 1932, compiling a record of 24–9–5.

Later life

Schroyer later became the president of

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. He retired from the school in 1967. He died there in 1974 after a short illness.

Head coaching record

Football

References

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