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Coach Louis Hanson is the embodiment of a Louisiana College athlete, phenomenal on the field and in the community. He was born in Hornell, N.Y., and attended Haverling High School in Bath , N.Y., where he lettered in both baseball and football. After graduation he was offered a scholarship to play football at Louisiana College. He eventually lettered in football, baseball and basketball for the Wildcats. After serving with the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-45, he returned to Louisiana College to complete his B.A. Degree before moving to Basile to serve as a coach and teacher at that community's high school. He began the first six-man football program in Basile then moved briefly to Colorado, where he earned his master's degree and lettered in football at Colorado State College. He returned to Basile in 1948 and remained a teacher and coach at the school until 1961. During his time at Basile, he started programs in football, baseball and wrestling. His football teams captured Six-Man state titles in 1950 and 1953. From 1954-60, with Basile fielding an 11-man team, Coach Hanson's squads amassed a combined record of 62-18 and won five district titles. His overall record at Basile was 111-36.
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