![]() Following retirement as on active player, Elko turned his talents to coaching, at which he was most successful. Coached the Eagle River Grode School teams before becoming the Falcons coach in 1948. In 1950, he took the job as building manager for the Grand Rapids, Mich. stadium, and then in 1953-54 was publicity and promotion director for the Milwaukee Chiefs of the IHl. In 1960-61 Elko operated the Eagle River Sports Arena and sponsored and coached the Northernaire team. Returned as coach of the Falcons in 1977 through the 1981 season. |