Herbert Cheney

Herbert Cheney
Biographical details
Born(1873-06-06)June 6, 1873
Barnstable, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJanuary 13, 1931(1931-01-13) (aged 57)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Alma materOhio Wesleyan (AB, 1895)
Harvard (AM, 1899)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1902–1903Idaho State
Head coaching record
Overall5–1–1

Herbert Denison Cheney[a] (June 6, 1873 – January 13, 1931) was an American football coach and educator. He served as the head football coach at the Academy of Idaho—now known as Idaho State University–from 1902 to 1903, compiling a record of 5–1–1.[3]

Cheney was an 1895 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and earned his master's degree in ancient and modern languages from Harvard University in 1899.[4][5] As of September 1918, Cheney was teaching at Gooding College and living in Gooding, Idaho, with his wife, Edna.[6] Cheney died on January 13, 1931, after being struck by an automobile in Tacoma, Washington, while on his way to teach night classes at the College of Puget Sound—he was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.[7]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Academy of Idaho Bantams (Independent) (1902–1903)
1902 Academy of Idaho 5–0
1903 Academy of Idaho 0–1–1
Academy of Idaho: 5–1–1
Total: 5–1–1

Notes

  1. ^ Online records for Idaho State University spell his surname both as Cheney and Chaney.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Year by Year Results". isubengals.com. Idaho State University Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "Coach Records". isubengals.com. Idaho State University Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "2011 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Idaho State Bengals. 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  4. ^ "Quinquennial Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates". Harvard University. 1915. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  5. ^ "Harvard Alumni Directory". Harvard Alumni Association. 1919. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  6. ^ "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. September 1918. Retrieved January 8, 2022 – via fold3.com.
  7. ^ "Auto Kills Teacher at C.P.S." The News Tribune. Tacoma, Washington. January 14, 1931. p. 1. Retrieved January 8, 2021 – via newspapers.com.