Dike Beede

Dwight Vincent "Dike" Beede (January 23, 1903 – December 10, 1972) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the first head football coach at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1926, Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania from 1934 to 1936, and Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio from 1938 to 1972, compiling a career coaching record of 175–149–20. In 1941, he invented and introduced the penalty flag, now a common fixture of American football.

Dike Beede
Biographical details
Born(1903-01-23)January 23, 1903
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
DiedDecember 10, 1972(1972-12-10) (aged 69)
Elkton, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
1924–1925Carnegie Tech
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1926–1930Westminster (PA)
1934–1936Geneva
1938–1972Youngstown / Youngstown State
Head coaching record
Overall175–149–20
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Tri-State (1928)

Some sources spell his name "Dyke" Beede.

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