Hugh H. Janeway (December 3, 1865 – January 1, 1921) was an American football player, coach, and referee. He served as the co-head football coach with H. H. Vincent at Lafayette College in 1894, compiling a record of 5–6.[1] Janeway played college football at Princeton University, where was a member of the 1889 Princeton Tigers football team, later recognized as a consensus national champion. He was also the captain of Princeton's track team in 1889.[2] Janeway served as the head referee for the 1891 Yale vs. Crescent Athletic Club contest.[3]

Hugh Janeway
Biographical details
Born(1865-12-03)December 3, 1865
Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 1921(1921-01-01) (aged 55)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1889Princeton
Track
1889Princeton
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1894Lafayette
Head coaching record
Overall5–6

Janeway was born on December 3, 1865, in Plainfield, New Jersey. He died suddenly on January 1, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[4]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Lafayette (Independent) (1893–1894)
1894 Lafayette 5–6
Lafayette: 5–6
Total: 5–6

References

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  1. ^ "Princeton vs. Lafayette". The Lafayette. Lafayette College. October 12, 1894. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  2. ^ "Captains". Princeton Tigers. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  3. ^ "Outing, Volume 17". Outing Publishing Company. 1891. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  4. ^ "Hugh Janeway, Famous Football Star, Dead". Des Moines Tribune. Des Moines, Iowa. January 1, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved January 2, 2020 – via Newspapers.com  .
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