William Melford

William Melford

Melford in the 1899 Washburn football team photo
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1876-03-28)March 28, 1876
Pennsylvania
Died January 12, 1962(1962-01-12) (aged 85)
Los Angeles, California
Playing career
1896–1898 Nebraska
Position(s) Center
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1899 Washburn
Head coaching record
Overall 2–5–2

William Carl Melford[1](March 28, 1876 – January 12, 1962) was an American football player and coach. He served as the fourth head football coach at Washburn College—now known as Washburn University—in Topeka, Kansas and he held that position for the 1899 season. His coaching record at Washburn was 2–5–2.[2][3]

References

  1. University of Nebraska (Lincoln campus) (1923). Directory of Alumni. 1873-1923. University Press. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  2. "2007 Ichabod Football Media Guide" (PDF). wusports.com. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  3. "Person Details for William C Melford, "California Death Index, 1940-1997" FamilySearch.org". familysearch.org. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
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