Sherman William Finger (May 4, 1883 – May 7, 1937) was an American football, basketball, and track coach. He served as the head football coach at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa from 1907 to 1923, compiling a record of 57–49–9.[1] Finger was also Cornell's head basketball coach from 1910 to 1924, tallying a mark of 83–82.[2] He was a 1907 graduate of the University of Chicago, where he was a member of the freshman football squad in 1905.[3]

Sherman W. Finger
Biographical details
Born(1883-05-04)May 4, 1883
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMay 7, 1937(1937-05-07) (aged 54)
Hennepin County, Minnesota, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1906Chicago
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1907–1923Cornell (IA)
Basketball
1910–1924Cornell (IA)
Track
1910–1924Cornell (IA)
Head coaching record
Overall57–49–9 (football)
83–82 (basketball)

References

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  1. ^ "Sherman Finger". Cornell Rams. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). Cornell Rams men's basketball. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ Catalogue of Cornell College. Cornell College. 1908. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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