Edward C. Robertson

Edward Cool Robertson (November 1876 – October 31, 1903) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana for one season, in 1901, after a successful playing career at Purdue University.[1]

Edward C. Robertson
Biographical details
BornNovember 1876
Albion, Indiana
Died(1903-10-31)October 31, 1903 (aged 26)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Playing career
1898–1900Purdue
Position(s)Quarterback, halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1901Earlham
1903Purdue (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall2–4

Robertson died in a tragic train accident in 1903 when he was serving as an assistant coach at Purdue. He and 15 others associated with the Purdue team perished during a train collision in Indianapolis while the team was on its way to play Indiana.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Earlham Quakers (Independent) (1901)
1901 Earlham 2–4
Earlham: 2–4
Total:2–4

References

  1. "1898 Football Team". Purdue University. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "Football Media Guide" (PDF). Purdue Boilermakers football. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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