Fritz Febel

Friedrich "Fritz" Febel (c. 1910 – September 21, 1969) was a German-American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Buffalo from 1952 to 1954, compiling a record of 4–19–1.[1] Febel was an assistant football coach at Buffalo from 1936 to 1942. In 1946 he became an assistant professor of health, physical education, and recreations at the school.[2]

Fritz Febel
Biographical details
Bornc. 1910
Crvenka, Yugoslavia
Died(1969-09-21)September 21, 1969 (aged 59)
Buffalo, New York
Playing career
1932–1933Purdue
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1936–1942Buffalo (assistant)
1952–1954Buffalo
Head coaching record
Overall4–19–1

Febel was born into an ethnic German family[3] in Crvenka, Yugoslavia (now Serbia) and immigrated to the United States when he was 12.[4] He became an all-star player for Lindblom High School in Chicago and Purdue University. He died at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo, New York after suffering a heart attack.[5]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Buffalo Bulls (Independent) (1952–1954)
1952 Buffalo 1–7
1953 Buffalo 1–5–1
1954 Buffalo 2–7
Buffalo: 4–19–1
Total:4–19–1

References
  1. "1954 Buffalo Football," University at Buffalo Sports History Collection - March 7, 2014.
  2. "University of Buffalo Appoints Fritz Febel Head Football Coach". Daily American. Somerset, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. May 6, 1952. p. 4. Retrieved June 19, 2015 – via Newspapers.com .
  3. 1930 United States Federal Census
  4. Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934
  5. "Fritz Febel Stricken, Dies". The Evening Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. Associated Press. September 22, 1969. p. 30. Retrieved June 28, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
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