Arthur Burkholder

Arthur L. "Bill" Burkholder (June 6, 1892 – July 28, 1952) was an American football player and coach. He played college football for Kansas State from 1911 to 1913 and served as head coach at New Mexico A&M in 1926.

Arthur Burkholder
Biographical details
Born(1892-06-06)June 6, 1892
Marion, Kansas
DiedJuly 28, 1952(1952-07-28) (aged 60)
Hays, Kansas
Playing career
1911–1913Kansas State
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1926New Mexico A&M
Head coaching record
Overall5–3–1

Early years

A native of Marion, Kansas, he played college football at Kansas State Agricultural from 1911 to 1913 and was an All-Missouri Valley Conference guard.[1] During World War I, he served in the United States Army and played on the 89th Division football team.[1] He worked at the Fort Hays Experiment Station for 10 years.[2]

Coaching career

He served as head coach of the 1926 New Mexico A&M Aggies football team, leading the team to a 5–3–1 record, including for shutout victories.[3]

Later years

Burkholder returned to Kansas in 1930, settling in Plainville where he worked in the cattle business and as a tax accountant. He died from a heart attack in 1952 at age 60. He never married.[4][5]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
New Mexico A&M Aggies (Independent) (1926)
1926 New Mexico A&M 5–3–1
New Mexico A&M: 5–3–1
Total:5–3–1

References
  1. "Thirty-Seventh Session Opens At New Mexico State College". The Santa Fe New Mexican. September 11, 1926. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "A.L. Burkholder Dies: All-American at KSC". The Philadelphia Inquirer. July 28, 1952. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "New Mexico State Football 2018 Media Guide" (PDF). New Mexico State University. 2018. p. 70. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  4. "Arthur L. Burkholder". Manhattan Republic. July 30, 1952. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "District Deaths". The Salina Journal. August 3, 1952. p. 13.
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