Samuel Colgate Jr.
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1868 Norwich, Connecticut |
| Died | July 16, 1902 (aged 33) Seagate, New York |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1890–1891 | Colgate |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 5–2 |
Samuel Colgate Jr. (December 12, 1868 – July 16, 1902)[2][3] was an American football coach. He was the first head football coach at Colgate University and he held that position for two seasons, from 1890 until 1891 (some sources and photos say "until 1892"). His record at Colgate was 5–2.[4]
The team of 1892, which may have been coached by Preston Smith, ended the season undefeated with a 3–0 record. The 1892 team was the first in Colgate history to go undefeated, with victories over Hamilton, Rochester, and St. John's Academy. Colgate was reported to be "more of a manager than the iron hand running the team."[1]
Colgate was the son of business magnate Samuel Colgate,[5] who along with his brother James Boorman Colgate were responsible for a significant amount of financial support to Colgate (formerly Madison) University. In 1890 the school was renamed in honor of the Colgate family.
References
- ^ a b "Leather helmets and the flying wedge". Colgate University (The Colgate Scene). September 2004.
- ^ "Dowling Family Genealogy". Roots Web.com. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
- ^ "The Rev. Samuel Colgate", The New York Times, July 17, 1902
- ^ "Football Media Guide" (PDF). Colgate University. 2007.
- ^ "News Notes from the Oranges". New York Times. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
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