Earl J. Goheen (June 11, 1895 – August 29, 1985) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as head football, basketball, and baseball coach at Valparaiso University during the 1921–22 and 1922–23 academic years. In 1932 he became head football coach at his alma mater, Saint Thomas Academy in Minnesota.[1][2]

Earl Goheen
Pictured in The Record 1922, Valparaiso yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1895-06-11)June 11, 1895
Minnesota, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 1985(1985-08-29) (aged 90)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1921–1922Valparaiso
Basketball
1921–1923Valparaiso
Baseball
1922–1923Valparaiso
Head coaching record
Overall5–4–3 (football)
30–12 (basketball)
17–5 (baseball)

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Valparaiso Crusaders (Independent) (1921–1922)
1921 Valparaiso 2–2–1
1922 Valparaiso 3–2–2
Valparaiso: 5–4–3
Total:5–4–3

References

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  1. "Earl Goheen Named Coach at St. Thomas". The Evening Telegram. September 13, 1932. p. 9. Retrieved March 19, 2026 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "St. Thomas High Seeks Grid Title". The Minneapolis Journal. October 30, 1932. p. 17. Retrieved March 19, 2026 via Newspapers.com.