Marlow Gene Gudmundson (September 8, 1931 – December 26, 2015) was an American football player, coach, and educator. He played college football at Valley City State Teachers College, where he earned All-American honors as a running back in 1952. The Los Angeles Rams selected him in the 24th round, with the 288th overall pick, of the 1953 NFL draft. He did not try out for the Rams and instead pursued a career in teaching and coaching.
College career Gudmundson attended Valley City State Teachers College on a basketball scholarship and joined the football team during his sophomore year. He earned 13 varsity letters across four sports: four each in basketball and track, three in football, and two in baseball.
During the 1952 football season, Gudmundson scored 69 points to lead the North Dakota Intercollegiate Conference in scoring and received honorable mention on the Little All-American football team. He also set multiple school track records between 1949 and 1953.
Teaching and coaching career Gudmundson taught and coached football and basketball from 1954 to 1995. After moving to Vista, California, in 1960, he taught earth science and coached at Lincoln Junior High School. He later taught physical education and coached freshman football at Vista High School.
Personal life Gudmundson and his wife, Mary, had three children. Mary died in September 2014, and Gudmundson died on December 26, 2015.
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