 Erdelatz in 1960 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 21, 1913 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 10, 1966 (aged 53) Burlingame, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | St. Mary's College |
| Playing career | |
| 1932–1934 | Saint Mary's (CA) |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1936–1937 | Saint Mary's (CA) (line) |
| 1938–1940 | San Francisco (line) |
| 1940–1941 | Saint Mary's (CA) (line) |
| 1945–1947 | Navy (assistant) |
| 1948–1949 | San Francisco 49ers (DC) |
| 1950–1958 | Navy |
| 1960–1961 | Oakland Raiders |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 50–26–8 (college) 6–10 (AFL) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
Edward J. Erdelatz (April 21, 1913 – November 10, 1966) was an American collegiate and professional football player and coach who served as head football coach of the U.S. Naval Academy for nine years. He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals, with the 23rd pick in the third round of the 1936 NFL Draft, but never played professionally.[1]
Erdelatz was also the first head coach of the American Football League (AFL)'s Oakland Raiders.
- ^ "1936 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.