Ralph Foster (American football coach)

Ralph Foster

Foster pictured in the 1907 Citadel football team photo
Sport(s) College football
Biographical details
Born (1884-05-11)May 11, 1884
Lancaster, South Carolina
Died February 2, 1956(1956-02-02) (aged 71)
Columbia, South Carolina
Alma mater South Carolina (1905)[1]
Playing career
1902–04 South Carolina
Position(s) End[2]
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1906–1908 The Citadel
Head coaching record
Overall 8-6-2

Ralph Kelsey Foster (May 11, 1884 – February 2, 1956) was the second head college football coach for The Citadel Bulldogs located in Charleston, South Carolina and he held that position for three seasons, from 1906 until 1908. His career coaching record at The Citadel was 8 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties. This ranks him 17th at The Citadel in total wins and first at The Citadel in winning percentage.[3]

He died in 1956.[4][5]

References

  1. "The Garnet and Black" (PDF). Students of the South Carolina College. 1905. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  2. "Ralph Foster-The Head Coaches-CFA through the Years". thecitadelfootballassociation.com. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  3. "Citadel Coaching Records". cfbdatawarehouse.com. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  4. "Ralph Kelsey Foster Dr. / Kate Sykes Mcsween". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  5. Howard, J.H.; Dickey, G.N. (1997). Dickey source book. 1. J.H. Howard. Retrieved 2015-06-04.


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