Ellery Huntington Jr.

Ellery Huntington Jr.
Biographical details
Born(1893-03-11)March 11, 1893
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJuly 2, 1987(1987-07-02) (aged 94)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Playing career
1910–1913Colgate
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1919–1921Colgate
Head coaching record
Overall10–10–5
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 1972 (profile)

Ellery Channing Huntington Jr. (March 11, 1893 – July 2, 1987) was an American football player and coach. He played college football as a quarterback at Colgate University.[1] Huntington also served as the 19th head football coach at Colgate, holding that position for three seasons, from 1919 until 1921 and compiling a record of 10–10–5. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1972.

In World War II, Huntington worked directly for William J. Donovan in the Office of Strategic Services and was instrumental in secret work for the Allies, especially during the invasion of North Africa.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Colgate (Independent) (1919–1921)
1919 Colgate 5–1–1
1920 Colgate 1–5–2
1921 Colgate 4–4–2
Colgate: 10–10–5
Total: 10–10–5

References

  1. ^ "Bankart Colgate Coach" (PDF). The New York Times. June 8, 1919. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  2. ^ McIntosh, Elizabeth P. Sisterhood of Spies: The women of the OSS, US Naval Institute Press, 1998, ISBN 1-55750-598-5, page 21


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