Dennis Michie

Dennis Mahan Michie (April 10, 1870 – July 1, 1898) was a United States Army officer and college football coach. He served as the first head football coach and captain at the United States Military Academy in 1890. He served again as captain of the Army football team in 1891 and again as head football coach in 1892. He compiled a record of 3–2–1 as head coach. Michie attended The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, graduating in 1888. Michie was killed in the Spanish–American War. Army's home football stadium, Michie Stadium, was dedicated in his honor when it opened in 1924.

Dennis Michie
Michie as a cadet at West Point in 1890
Biographical details
Born(1870-04-10)April 10, 1870
West Point, New York
DiedJuly 1, 1898(1898-07-01) (aged 28)
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1890Army
1892Army
Head coaching record
Overall3–2–1

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Army Cadets (Independent) (1890)
1890 Army 0–1
Army Cadets (Independent) (1892)
1892 Army 3–1–1
Army: 3–2–1
Total:3–2–1

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