Harry Nelly

Harry Nelly
Biographical details
Born(1878-01-01)January 1, 1878
West Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 1928(1928-12-14) (aged 50)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1899Army
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1908–1910Army
Head coaching record
Overall15–5–2

Henry Meredith Nelly (January 1, 1878 – December 14, 1928) was an American college football player and coach and United States Army officer. He served as the head football coach at the United States Military Academy from 1908 to 1910, compiling a record of 15–5–2. Nelly was born on January 1, 1878, in West Virginia.[1] He died in 1928.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Army Cadets (Independent) (1908–1910)
1908 Army 6–1–2
1909 Army 3–2
1910 Army 6–2
Army: 15–5–2
Total: 15–5–2

References

  1. ^ Cullum, George W. (1920). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York Since Its Establishment in 1802. Saginaw, Michigan: Sherman & Peters, Printers. p. 1003. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  2. ^ "FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved June 25, 2023.


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