Frank Sheldon Harden (October 18, 1920 – January 24, 2005) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California from 1962 to 1967, compiling a record of 17–42.[2] He also served as Cal Poly's first wrestling coach.

Sheldon Harden
Biographical details
Born(1920-10-18)October 18, 1920
Portola, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 24, 2005(2005-01-24) (aged 84)
San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1939–1942Santa Clara
1946–1947Sacramento Nuggets
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1948–1961Cal Poly (assistant)
1962–1967Cal Poly
Wrestling
1948–1968Cal Poly
Head coaching record
Overall17–42 (football)

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Cal Poly Mustangs (California Collegiate Athletic Association) (1962–1967)
1962 Cal Poly 4–5 3–3 T–3rd
1963 Cal Poly 2–8 1–4 5th
1964 Cal Poly 0–10 0–5 6th
1965 Cal Poly 2–8 1–4 5th
1966 Cal Poly 6–4 2–3 T–4th
1967 Cal Poly 3–7 1–4 5th
Cal Poly: 17–42 8–23
Total: 17–42

References

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  1. ^ "Sheldon Harden". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "Sheldon Harden". gopoly.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.