Russ Carrick

Russ Carrick
Biographical details
Born(1889-08-06)August 6, 1889
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 1955(1955-09-13) (aged 66)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1910–1911Colgate
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1914–?Lafayette HS (NY)
1924–1928Buffalo
Head coaching record
Overall5–31–2 (college)

Caleb Russell Carrick (August 6, 1889 – September 13, 1955) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Buffalo from 1924 to 1928, compiling a record of 5–31–2.[1]

A native of Buffalo, New York, Carrick attended Buffalo's Lafayette High School. He played college football as an end at Colgate University. After graduarting from Colgate in 1914, Carrick coached football at Lafayette High School. He later worked as an insurance officer in Buffalo and New York City. Carrick died on September 13, 1955, at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo.[2]

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Buffalo Bisons (Independent) (1924–1925)
1924 Buffalo 1–7
1925 Buffalo 3–4–1
Buffalo Bisons (New York State Conference) (1926–1928)
1926 Buffalo 0–8 0–5 9th
1927 Buffalo 0–6–1 0–5–1
1928 Buffalo 1–6 0–5 8th
Buffalo: 5–31–2 0–15–1
Total: 5–31–2

References

  1. ^ "1924 Buffalo Football," University at Buffalo Sports History Collection - February 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "C. Russell Carrick". Buffalo Courier-Express. Buffalo, New York. September 14, 1955. p. 12. Retrieved December 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.


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