Frank Alexander "Rip" Reagan (March 20, 1900 – February 22, 1971) was an American football player and coach.

Early years

Frank A. Reagan was born on March 20, 1900, in Delta, Alabama, to William Eugene Reagan and Ann Judson Jenkins.

Auburn University

He was a prominent guard for the Auburn Tigers of

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of the 1923 team. Reagan was twice selected All-Southern.

High school coach and educator

Reagan was head coach at

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from 1924 to 1927. He also coached at Disque High School. Reagan was once principal of

Emma Sansom High School Emma Sansom High School (opened 1929 – closed 2006) was a high school located in Gadsden, Alabama. It was named for a young girl (Emma Sansom) who was credited with helping General Nathan Bedford Forrest to cross Black Creek in Gadsden, Alabama ...

Military

Reagan was also prominent in the military.

References

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