William Martin Smallwood

W. Martin Smallwood
Biographical details
Born(1873-04-30)April 30, 1873
Warsaw, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 1949(1949-11-21) (aged 76)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Alma materSyracuse University
Harvard University
Playing career
1896–1899Syracuse
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898Allegheny
Head coaching record
Overall4–4

William Martin Smallwood (April 30, 1873 – November 21, 1949) was an American biologist and professor at Syracuse University.[1] From 1898 to 1902 he taught at Allegheny College.

Education

Smallwood earned his B.A. and master's degree from Syracuse University and earned his PhD at Harvard University in 1902. He played for Syracuse Orange football from 1896 to 1899.[2]

Academic career

In 1902 he was named professor of comparative anatomy at Syracuse. In 1921 he was name head of the zoology department where he remained until being name professor emeritus in 1943.[3] Smallwood died in 1949.[4] He was elected a Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[3]

Coaching career

While at Allegheny College, he also served as the head coach for the American football team during the 1898 season with a record of 4–4.[5]

References

  1. ^ "SNAC Cooperative".
  2. ^ "Syracuse University Football Letterwinners". Syracuse University Athletics. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Dr. W. M. Smallwood dies, SU Professor Emeritus".
  4. ^ Wyoming Post gazette, December 1, 1949, page 5.
  5. ^ DeLassus, David. "Allegheny Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.


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