Doc Young

Alva "Doc" Young
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Born:	December 18, 1881; Hamilton County, Indiana, U.S.
Died:	August 9, 1942 (aged 50); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Owner, Head coach
College	University of Indianapolis; New York University
Career history
As coach
1925–1926	Hammond Pros
As owner
1920–1926	Hammond Pros
Career highlights and awards
	National Football League co-founder; Coaching record: 1–7;
Career stats
	Coaching stats at Pro Football Reference;
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	U.S. Army
Years of service	1917–1918
Unit	U.S. Army Medical Corps
Battles/wars	World War I

Alvah (Alva) Andrew "Doc" Young (December 18, 1881 – August 9, 1942) was a founder of the National Football League (NFL). He was also the owner of NFL's Hammond Pros from 1920 until 1926. He was also a respected medical doctor and sports trainer.

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