William Boone (American football)

William James Boone (July 7, 1879 – May 15, 1963) was an American football coach.[1][2] He served as the head football coach at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan for one season in 1906, tallying a mark of 0–7 .[3]

William Boone
Biographical details
Born(1879-07-07)July 7, 1879
Woodbridge Township, Michigan, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 1963(1963-05-15) (aged 83)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materHillsdale College (1904)
University of Chicago
Playing career
1904–1905Chicago
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1906Hillsdale
Head coaching record
Overall0–7
Accomplishments and honors
Championships

Boone played football under Amos Alonzo Stagg at the University of Chicago.[4] He was the starting right halfback of the 1905 University of Chicago national championship team .[5]

References

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  1. ^ Gilbert, A.K.; Nash, G.H. (1998). The Permanent Things: Hillsdale College, 1900-1994. Hillsdale College Press. ISBN 9780916308629. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  2. ^ Alpha Tau Omega (1906). The ATO Palm. Vol. 26. ATO. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  3. ^ "Hillsdale Chargers 2010 Media Guide" (PDF). Hillsdale College. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  4. ^ Moore, Vivian Lyon (January 1, 1985). The First Hundred Years of Hillsdale College - Vivian Lyon Moore - Google Books. Retrieved November 1, 2013 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ The Cap and Gown. University of Chicago. 1906. Retrieved January 14, 2018.