Philip Samuel "The Canonsburg Cannonball" Ahwesh (December 14, 1919 – February 5, 2004) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Duquesne University in 1949, compiling a record of 3–6.[2] A successful athlete at Duquesne, Ahwesh was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 1942 NFL draft.[3]

Phil Ahwesh
Biographical details
Born(1919-12-14)December 14, 1919
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2004(2004-02-05) (aged 84)
Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1938–1941Duquesne
1947Jersey City Giants
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1946–1947Canonsburg HS (PA)
1949Duquesne
Head coaching record
Overall3–6 (college)

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Duquesne Dukes (Independent) (1949)
1949 Duquesne 3–6
Duquesne: 3–6
Total: 3–6

References

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  1. ^ "Philip Ahwesh". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  2. ^ "Philip Ahwesh". wash-greenesportshall.org. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  3. ^ "Phil Ahwesh". Sports-Reference College Football. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
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