Fred Roberts (American football coach)

Fred W. Roberts (November 16, 1875 – July 28, 1959) was an American football player and coach from Wellington, Kansas. He served as the University of Oklahoma's third head football coach. He coached the Sooners during the 1901 season and led the team to a 3–2 record.[1] He quit after that first year to farm, but he was always ready to appear at a big game if the team needed a halfback.[2]

Fred Roberts
Biographical details
Born(1875-11-16)November 16, 1875
DiedJuly 28, 1959(1959-07-28) (aged 83)
Caldwell, Kansas
Playing career
1901Oklahoma
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1901Oklahoma
Head coaching record
Overall3–2

Roberts died at his home in Caldwell, Kansas on July 28, 1959, at the age of 83.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Bowl/playoffs
Oklahoma Sooners (Independent) (1901)
1901 Oklahoma 3–2
Oklahoma: 3–2
Total:3–2

References

  1. "Fred Roberts". SoonerStats.com. Retrieved March 9, 2007.
  2. Levy, David W. (2005). The University of Oklahoma: A History, Volume 1 - 1890-1917. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 0-8061-3703-7.
  3. "Four alumni honored for Wellington High School Wall of Recognition". Wellington Daily News. May 10, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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