Frank H. Cann

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Frank H. Cann
Biographical details
Born(1863-11-14)November 14, 1863
Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedNovember 19, 1935(1935-11-19) (aged 72)
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898NYU
Head coaching record
Overall1–3

Frank Howard Cann (November 14, 1863 – November 19, 1935) was an American college football coach and athletics instructor. He was the second head football coach at New York University (NYU), serving for one season, in 1898, and leading the NYU Violets to a record of 1–3.[1] In 1907, Cann was still at New York University as director of the Department of Physical Training and Athletics.[2]

Cann died in New Rochelle, New York in 1935.[3] He had two sons who became accomplished sportsmen. Howard Cann was an Olympic shot-putter and a long-time coach of the NYU men's basketball team. Tedford H. Cann was a swimmer and a decorated World War I veteran.

Head coaching record[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
NYU Violets (Independent) (1898)
1898 NYU 1–3
NYU: 1–3
Total: 1–3

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Records". www.cfbdatawarehouse.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2010.
  2. ^ "Item 017". Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  3. ^ "Frank H. Cann Dies In New Rochelle". Newport Mercury. Newport, Rhode Island. November 22, 1935. p. 2. Retrieved April 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.

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