Wally A. Forsberg
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 15, 1909 |
| Died | April 5, 1999 (aged 90) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1946–1948 | Ottawa |
| 1949–1951 | Kansas Wesleyan |
| Basketball | |
| 1949–1952 | Kansas Wesleyan |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 31–22–3 (football) 43–27 (basketball) |
Wally A. Forsberg (February 15, 1909 – April 5, 1999) was an American football and basketball coach in the United States.
Coaching career
Ottawa
Forsberg was the 15th head football coach for the Ottawa University Braves located in Ottawa, Kansas and he held that position for three seasons, from 1946 until 1948. His career coaching record at Ottawa was 20 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties. As of 2008, this ranks him eighth at Ottawa in total wins and fourth at Ottawa in winning percentage (.750).[1] Forsberg also coached basketball at the school during his tenure.[2]
Kansas Wesleyan
Forsberg next traveled to Salina, Kansas to become the 12th head football coach for the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes. Forsberg held that position for three seasons, from 1949 until 1951. His coaching record at Kansas Wesleyan was 11 wins, 16 losses, and 1 tie. As of the conclusion of the 2009 season, this ranks him 8th at Kansas Wesleyan in total wins and 10th at the school in winning percentage (.411).[3]
References
- ^ "Football Media Guide" (PDF). Ottawa University Braves. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
- ^ basketball coach "Basketball Media Guide". Ottawa University Braves. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ DeLassus, David. "Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes all-time coaching records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
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