Carroll Paul Huntress (January 4, 1924 – February 11, 2015) was an

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coach. He served as the head football coach at

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from 1965 to 1968, compiling a record of 19–19. Huntress was born on January 4, 1924, in

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. After serving in the

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during

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, he played football and lacrosse the

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. Huntress began his coaching career in 1949 at Mechanic Falls High School in

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, where he coached football, basketball, and baseball.

Head coaching record

College

References

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