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George Melican

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George Melican
Melican pictured in Index 1915, UMass yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1889-07-27)July 27, 1889
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materMassachusetts (1915)
Playing career
1912–1914Massachusetts
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1916Massachusetts
Head coaching record
Overall2–4–2

George Deady Melican (born July 27, 1889) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Massachusetts Agricultural College—now the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1916. He compiled a 2–4–2 record that season.

Biography

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In 1914, Melican was captain of the Massachusetts Agricultural College's American football team. He served as head coach of the team in 1916.[1]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Massachusetts Aggies (Independent) (1916)
1916 Massachusetts 2–4–2
Massachusetts: 2–4–2
Total: 2–4–2

References

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  1. ^ "Mass Aggie Gets Ready for Springfield Game". The Boston Globe. November 25, 1925. p. 9. Retrieved August 21, 2024.