Ralph Ginn (July 23, 1907 – May 26, 1972) was an

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and

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player and coach. He served as the head football coach at

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in Tarkio, Missouri from 1941 to 1942 and

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from 1947 to 1968, compiling a career

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coaching record of 115–101–10. Ginn was also the head basketball coach at

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from 1942 to 1944 tallying a mark of 18–9. Ginn died on May 26, 1972, at St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, South Dakota.

Head coaching record

References

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