Notable Lewis Countians
Eugene H. ‘Red’ Edwards
1904–1981
A Weston-born Notre Dame quarterback, 1926 co-captain, member of the victorious 1925 Rose Bowl team, and later college coach. Edwards was born in Weston before his football career brought him to Notre Dame and coaching posts around the country.
Lewis County connection
Edwards was born in Weston before his football career brought him to Notre Dame and coaching posts around the country.
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Lewis County connection
Edwards was born in Weston before his football career brought him to Notre Dame and coaching posts around the country.
Career and public significance
A Weston-born Notre Dame quarterback, 1926 co-captain, member of the victorious 1925 Rose Bowl team, and later college coach.
His place in the Rockne era gives Lewis County a direct connection to one of college football's most mythologized programs.
Reading the record carefully
Later anecdotes—including a reported offer from Art Rooney—are attributed to the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame rather than stated as independently proven fact.
Life and legacy
Timeline
1904
Born in Weston.
1925
Plays on Notre Dame's Rose Bowl-winning team.
1926
Co-captains Notre Dame.
1981
Dies after a long coaching career.
Sources and further reading
How this profile was documented
- Red Edwards
West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
- Timeless Weston
City of Weston
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
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