Rudy Gaddini (born c. 1934) is a former American football coach. He served as the head football coach and Milton College in Milton, Wisconsin from 1970 to 1981, compiling a record of 61–43–5.[1] A native of Chicago, Gaddini attended Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, where he played high school football and was an all-state fullback. He moved on to Michigan State University, where played college football for the Spartans in 1955 and 1956.[2]

Rudy Gaddini
Biographical details
Bornc. 1934
Playing career
Football
1955–1956Michigan State
Position(s)Halfback, fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1957Cathedral Boys HS (IL)
1959–1963Fenwick HS (IL) (assistant)
1964–1965Nebraska (GA)
1966–1967General Beadle State (backfield)
1968–1969Wisconsin–Oshkosh (backfield)
1970–1981Milton
1984Wisconsin–River Falls (assistant)
Wrestling
1966–1967General Beadle State
1969–1970Wisconsin–Oshkosh (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall61–43–5 (college football)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
6 IBFC (1975–1976, 1978–1981)

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs NAIA#
Milton Wildcats (Gateway Conference) (1970–1974)
1970 Milton 0–7–1 0–4 5th
1971 Milton 5–4 2–1 2nd
1972 Milton 4–5–1 0–2–1 4th
1973 Milton 3–5 1–2 3rd
1974 Milton 5–4 1–2 T–3rd
Milton Wildcats (Illini–Badger Football Conference) (1975–1981)
1975 Milton 9–0 1st 6
1976 Milton 7–2 4–0 1st 14
1977 Milton 6–4 3–1 2nd
1978 Milton 7–2 4–0 1st 19
1979 Milton 6–2–1 3–1 T–1st
1980 Milton 5–3–1 4–0–1 1st
1981 Milton 4–5–1 3–1–1 T–1st
Milton: 61–43–5
Total: 61–43–5
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth
  • #Rankings from NAIA Division II poll.

References

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  1. ^ "Rudy Gaddini Named Milton College Coach". La Crosse Tribune. La Crosse, Wisconsin. Associated Press. July 1, 1970. p. 17. Retrieved October 26, 2018 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ "NU Assistant Gaddini Leaving For New Post". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. April 6, 1966. p. 45. Retrieved October 26, 2018 – via Newspapers.com  .