Gongola Named Backfield Coach

Robert Gongola, a former Illinois great, has been added to the Harvard football coaching staff.

Gongola, who is 29, will serve as backfield coach, giving special attention to developing quarterbacks. With five boys fighting for the quarterback slot, Gongola's experience in tutoring signal callers should prove extremely valuable. One of the greatest punters in Illinois story, the new Crimson coach played the Illini squad that defeated Stanford 40-7 in the 1952 Rose Bowl game. He has been coaching since 1958 at University, where he developed Canty, who ranked fifth nationally forward passing last season.

Gongola's appointment gives Head Coach John Yovicsin a staff of five varsity assistants, and will allow Yovicsin more time to supervise the development of the team in all areas.

Gongola's appointment gives Head Coach John Yovicsin a staff of five varsity assistants, and will allow Yovicsin more time to supervise the development of the team in all areas.