| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1910-10-24)October 24, 1910 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1963(1963-04-18) (aged 52)[1] New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1929–1932 | Colgate |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1942 | North Carolina Pre-Flight (assistant) |
| 1946–1947 | Franklin & Marshall |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 7–7–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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Charles Richard Soleau (October 24, 1909 – April 18 1963) was an American college football player and coach. He was also the father of National Football League (NFL) player Bob Soleau.[2]
Soleau was an All-American quarterback[3] for the Colgate Red Raiders (now called simply the "Colgate Raiders") from 1929 until 1932, where he played under Hall of Fame coach Andrew Kerr.[4]
He was also named to the 1932 "All-Scout" team by Boys' Life magazine.[5] Parke H. Davis recognized the 1932 team as national champion.[6]
In 1942, Soleau served as an assistant coach for the North Carolina Pre-Flight Cloudbusters.[7]
He was later named the head college football coach for the Franklin & Marshall Diplomats located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He held that position for the 1946 and 1947 seasons. His coaching record at Franklin & Marshall was 7–7–1.[8]
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