Frederick Arthur Robison (often misspelled Robinson;[1] February 21, 1876 – August 11, 1954) was an American football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Western University of Pennsylvania—now known as the University of Pittsburgh–from 1898 to 1899 seasons, compiling a record of 8–3–2. He had earlier played halfback for Penn State (1894), Pittsburgh Athletic Club (1896) and Greensburg Athletic Association (1897).[1][2]

Fred A. Robison
Biographical details
Born(1876-02-21)February 21, 1876
Marble Rock, Iowa
DiedAugust 11, 1954(1954-08-11) (aged 78)
State College, Pennsylvania
Playing career
1894Penn State
1896Pittsburgh Athletic Club
1897Greensburg Athletic Club
1898–1899Western University of Pennsylvania
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898–1899Western University of Pennsylvania
Head coaching record
Overall8–3–2

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Western University of Pennsylvania (Independent) (1898–1899)
1898 Western University of Pennsylvania 5–2–1
1899 Western University of Pennsylvania 3–1–1
Western University of Pennsylvania: 8–3–2
Total: 8–3–2

References

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  1. ^ a b Wilke, John (2023). "Making Headlines: Identifying Pro Football's Earliest Stars (1890–1903)". The Coffin Corner. 45 (3). Professional Football Researchers Association: 18.
  2. ^ La Vie '96 (yearbook). State College, PA: Pennsylvania State College. 1895. pp. 120–121.