William Farrar (American football)

William Farrar
Playing career
1895–1896Penn
1898Duquesne Country & Athletic Club
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1897Vermont
Head coaching record
Overall3–0–2

William Farrar was an American football official, player and coach, rower, and a dentist.[1] He was the first football coach for the Vermont Catamounts in 1897. Farrar rowed and play football at the University of Pennsylvania.[2] On the football team he was a tackle.[3] In 1898, he played professional football with the Duquesne Country and Athletic Club.[4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Vermont Green and Gold (Independent) (1897)
1897 Vermont 3–0–2
Vermont: 3–0–2
Total: 3–0–2

References

  1. ^ "Experts Will Handle Game". The Pittsburgh Press. November 15, 1902.
  2. ^ "Pennsylvania's Crew". Cornell Daily Sun. Vol. 15, no. 172. June 20, 1895.
  3. ^ "The Pennsylvania Team. - News - The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com.
  4. ^ PFRA Research. "Stars Over All-Stars: An All-Star Team: 1898" (PDF). Professional Football Researchers Association. p. 3. Retrieved February 3, 2024.


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