William A. McAlmon (June 19, 1889 – January 4, 1917) was an American football player and coach. He played college football as a halfback at the University of Minnesota from 1911 to 1913.[1] McAlmon Served as the head football coach at Grinnell College from 1915 to 1916, compiling a record of 13–2. McAlmon died on January 4, 1917, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after suffering from diabetes.[2]

William McAlmon
Biographical details
Born(1889-06-19)June 19, 1889
Dell Rapids, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 1917(1917-01-04) (aged 27)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Playing career
1911–1913Minnesota
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1915–1916Grinnell
Head coaching record
Overall13–2
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-Western (1913)

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Grinnell Pioneers (Independent) (1915–1916)
1915 Grinnell 6–1
1916 Grinnell 7–1
Grinnell: 13–2
Total: 13–2

References

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  1. ^ "Football at Minnesota: The Story of Thirty Years' Contests on the Gridiron". General Alumni Association of the University of Minnesota. 1914. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  2. ^ "Football Coach Dead—William A. McAlmon, Grinnell Tutor, Succumbs to Diabetes". Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon. Associated Press. January 5, 1917. p. 6. Retrieved July 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com  .
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