Ralph Kohl

Ralph Kohl
Biographical details
Born(1923-08-21)August 21, 1923
Shaker Heights, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 11, 1997(1997-06-11) (aged 73)
Saugatuck, Michigan, U.S.
Playing career
1942Kentucky
1947–1948Michigan
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1951Joliet Central HS (IL) (line)
1952–1954Eastern Michigan (line)
1955–1956Franklin (IN)
1957–1964Eastern Illinois
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1965–1972BLESTO NFL (scout)
1973–1993Minnesota Vikings (head scout)
Head coaching record
Overall28–56–2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships

Ralph Anson Kohl (August 21, 1923 – June 11, 1997) was an American football player, coach and scout. He played at the tackle position on the University of Michigan's undefeated 1947 and 1948 football teams. He signed to play with the Baltimore Colts, but a knee injury prevented him from playing in the NFL. He was an assistant football coach at Eastern Michigan University (1952–1954) and a head coach at Franklin College (1955–1956) and Eastern Illinois University (1957–1964). From 1964 until his retirement in 1993, Kohl worked as a professional football scout. He was considered the top scout in the BLESTO NFL scouting combine in the 1960s and 1970s and served as the head scout for the Minnesota Vikings for two decades.