Marinus John Kregel (February 18, 1911 – September 6, 1996) was an

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, and

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coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Mission House College—now known as

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—in

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from 1937 to 1942 and again from 1946 to 1950, compiling a record of 40–32–2. Kregel was also the head basketball coach at Mission House from 1937 to 1943 and again from 1946 to 1951, Central College in

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from 1951 to 1965, and

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from 1965 to 1978. Kregel attended La Crosse State Teachers College—now known as

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—before transferring to Central College. At Central, he won four varsity letters in basketball and track, three in baseball, and two in football. In the football team, he was the regular

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for two seasons. Kregel graduated from Central in 1934 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and physical education. Kregel dies on September 6, 1996, at his home in Americus.

Head coaching record

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