Neil Wheelwright

Neil Wheelwright
Biographical details
Born(1932-08-20)August 20, 1932
Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
DiedMay 3, 2023(2023-05-03) (aged 90)
Norwell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Playing career
c. 1953Springfield
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1958–1961Hofstra (assistant)
1962–1967Colgate (backfield)
1968–1975Colgate
1976–1980Holy Cross
Head coaching record
Overall61–72–2

Neil S. Wheelwright (born August 20, 1932) was an American former college football coach. He served as the head football coach at Colgate University from 1968 to 1975 and at the College of the Holy Cross form 1976 to 1980, compiling a career head coaching coaching record of 61–72–2. Wheelwright died on May 3, 2023 after a battle with cancer.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Colgate Red Raiders (NCAA University Division / Division I independent) (1968–1975)
1968 Colgate 5–5
1969 Colgate 5–3–1
1970 Colgate 5–6
1971 Colgate 6–4
1972 Colgate 5–4–1
1973 Colgate 5–5
1974 Colgate 4–6
1975 Colgate 5–4
Colgate: 41–37–2
Holy Cross Crusaders (NCAA Division I/I-A independent) (1976–1980)
1976 Holy Cross 3–8
1977 Holy Cross 2–9
1978 Holy Cross 7–4
1979 Holy Cross 5–6
1980 Holy Cross 3–8
Holy Cross: 20–35
Total: 61–72–2

References

  1. ^ "Crusaders name coach". Connecticut Dally Campus. December 5, 1975.
  2. ^ "Neil S. Wheelwright". dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.


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