11 Facts About Keith Molesworth

Keith Frank Molesworth was an American football player and coach.

Keith Molesworth went to Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, where he won three letters each in four varsity sports American football, basketball, baseball and track.

Keith Molesworth became one of the rare 12-letter performers in the history of the college.

Keith Molesworth was elected to the Monmouth College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.

Keith Molesworth played as a professional for nine years, the last seven in both baseball and football.

Keith Molesworth started his pro football career at the semipro Rock Island Independents in 1927 for $25 per game.

Keith Molesworth later played for the independent professional Ironton Tanks, who helped defeat the Chicago Bears in November 1930 and impressing George Halas in the process.

Keith Molesworth was elected to the State of Iowa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990.

Keith Molesworth spent eight years as the backfield coach at the US Naval Academy, then six more as a semipro football coach and one year doubling as a minor-league baseball manager, before becoming backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1952.

Keith Molesworth was head coach of the Baltimore Colts in 1953, the first season of that franchise's existence.

Keith Molesworth remained with the club as a vice president and director of personnel until dying of a heart attack on March 12,1966, while seeding his lawn, at the age of 60.