David C. Morrow (American football)

David C. Morrow

Morrow c. 1920 coaching at Washington & Jefferson
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born August 1882
Pennsylvania
Playing career
1905 Bethany (WV)
Position(s) Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1908–1911 Washington & Jefferson
1919–1920 Washington & Jefferson
1923 Washington & Jefferson (line)
1924–1925 Washington & Jefferson
1929 Bethany (WV)
Head coaching record
Overall 49–27–5

David C. Morrow (August 1882 – ?)[1] was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Washington and Jefferson College (1908–1911, 1919–1920, 1924–1925) and at Bethany College in West Virginia (1929), compiling a career college football record of 49–27–5. He attended Bethany College and graduated from Washington & Jefferson.[2] He was one of the most widely known coaches in the eastern United States.[2] The New York Times called him "one of the best football coaches in the United States."[3] He was known for his skill in developing the line.[3] He spent a total of 20 years at Washington & Jefferson.[4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Washington & Jefferson (Independent) (1908–1911)
1908 Washington & Jefferson 10–2–1
1909 Washington & Jefferson 8–1–1
1910 Washington & Jefferson 3–4–1
1911 Washington & Jefferson 6–4
Washington & Jefferson (Independent) (1919–1920)
1919 Washington & Jefferson 5–2
1920 Washington & Jefferson 6–3–1
Washington & Jefferson (Independent) (1919–1920)
1924 Washington & Jefferson 7–2
1925 Washington & Jefferson 6–2–1
Washington & Jefferson: 48–20–5
Bethany Bison () (1929)
1929 Bethany 1–7
Bethany: 1–7
Total: 49–27–5

See also

References

  1. ↑
  2. 1 2 "Grid Lures Him". The Pittsburgh Press. March 23, 1929.
  3. 1 2 "W. AND J. MAY LOSE COACH.; Reported That Sol Metzger Will Quit as Football Mentor.". The New York Times. December 23, 1917.
  4. ↑ "DAVE MORROW RESIGNS AS COACH AT W. AND J.; Identified With Football at University for More Than Twenty Years.". The New York Times. March 25, 1928.


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