John Cherberg

American football coach and politician (1910-1992)

John Andrew Cherberg (October 17, 1910 – April 8, 1992) was an American football coach, teacher, television executive, and politician.[1]

John Cherberg
13th Lieutenant Governor of Washington
In office
January 14, 1957 – January 11, 1989
GovernorAlbert Rosellini
Daniel J. Evans
Dixy Lee Ray
John Spellman
Booth Gardner
Preceded byEmmett T. Anderson
Succeeded byJoel Pritchard
Personal details
Born(1910-10-17)October 17, 1910
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 1992(1992-04-08) (aged 81)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Washington, Seattle (BA)

He was the head coach at the University of Washington from 1953 to 1955, compiling a record of 10–18–2. Cherberg played college football at Washington.

He was the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Washington from 1957 to 1989, which is longer than any other lieutenant governor in the state's history.

References change

  1. "John Cherberg". History of the State Legislature. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved 2013-01-04.