Albion Findlay
Albion G. Findlay (August 15, 1880 – July 21, 1959) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball coach. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin from 1902 to 1905 and was named to the 1905 College Football All-America Team as a halfback. In 1906, he played with the Massillon Tigers and early professional football team of the Ohio League. Findlay served as the head football coach (1907) and head basketball coach (1907–1909) at the University of Montana.[1][2] Findlay was also an instructor in geology at the school.[3]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1880 Aurora, Illinois |
| Died | July 21, 1959 (aged 78) |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1902–1905 | Wisconsin |
| 1906 | Massillon Tigers |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1907 | Montana |
| Basketball | |
| 1907–1909 | Montana |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 4–1–1 (football) 6–3 (basketball) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-American (1905) | |
Findlay was born on August 15, 1880, in Aurora, Illinois.[4] He died on July 21, 1959.[5]
Head coaching record
References
- "Montana Grizzlies Football Media Guide". Montana Grizzlies football. 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- "Men's Basketball Media Gudie". Montana Grizzlies men's basketball. 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- "The Register of the University of Montana, Missoula". University of Montana–Missoula. 1908. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- "Findlay Services Set For Friday". Chippewa Herald-Telegram. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. July 22, 1959. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2019 – via Newspapers.com
. - "Albion Findlay, '02-'05 Grid Star, Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. July 31, 1959. p. 25. Retrieved April 27, 2019 – via Newspapers.com .
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