Leonard William Caine Jr. (May 23, 1892 – December 24, 1945) was an American college football coach. He was the first head football at Grubbs Vocational College—now known as the University of Texas at Arlington—serving for two seasons, from 1919 to 1920, and compiling a record of 2–7–1.[1]

L. William Caine
Biographical details
Born(1892-05-23)May 23, 1892
Iuka, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedDecember 24, 1945(1945-12-24) (aged 53)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1919–1920Grubbs Vocational
Head coaching record
Overall2–7–1

Caine died of tuberculosis in 1945.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Carter, O. K. (November 26, 1985). "Variety of reasons contributed to UTA football death". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. p. 7D. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ "Obituary; Cain". The Austin Statesman. Austin, Texas. December 26, 1945. p. 9. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903–1982
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