Henry Edison Canine (July 28, 1901 – June 12, 1939) was an

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coach and physical education instructor. Canine received national recognition from his master's thesis, where he advocated for a lighter-weight discus in high school competition. His suggestion was adopted by the National High School Athletic Association. Canine was the second head football coach at Adams State College—now known as

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—in

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and he held that position for the 1938 season. His coaching record at Adams State was 1–4–1. He also served as

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during that year. Canine played at the collegiate level at the

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. He married Mary Hagen in June 1928. He began his coaching career with

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before he coached in

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for eleven years while also teaching mathematics. Canine died on June 12, 1939, the summer after his first year of coaching at the

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* 1901 births 1939 deaths Adams State Grizzlies football coaches Idaho Vandals football players Idaho Vandals men's basketball players Schoolteachers from Illinois People from Emmetsburg, Iowa High school football coaches in Illinois Adams State Grizzlies athletic directors {{1930s-collegefootball-coach-stub