Kenneth Cochrane

For the Canadian politician, see Kenneth Judson Cochrane.

Kenneth Cochrane
Biographical details
Born(1908-03-31)March 31, 1908
Glasgow, Scotland
DiedNovember 24, 1998(1998-11-24) (aged 90)
Stuart, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1928–1930Akron
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1952–1953Akron
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1948–1969Akron
Head coaching record
Overall8–9–1

Kenneth "Red" Cochrane (March 31, 1908 – November 24, 1998) was an American college football player, coach, and athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, from 1952 to 1953. As athletic director at Akron in 1950, Cochrane shortened the school's athletic nickname from "Zippers" to "Zips".[1] Cochrane was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He died on November 24, 1998, in Stuart, Florida, at the age of 90.[2] He played football at Akron from 1928 to 1930.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Akron Zips (Ohio Athletic Conference) (1952–1953)
1952 Akron 2–6–1 2–2–1 T–6th
1953 Akron 6–3 4–2 T–4th
Akron: 8–9–1 6–4–1
Total: 8–9–1

References

  1. ^ "Athletics History & Traditions". University of Akron. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
  2. ^ Taylor, Jill (November 28, 1998). "Former Fair Chief 'Red' Cochrane Dies". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved December 15, 2010.


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