Gerrish Newell

Gerrish Newell (May 26, 1873 – October 10, 1941) was an American college football player and coach, banker, and military officer. He served as the head football coach at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut for one season, in 1901, compiling a record of 1–6–1.[1]

Gerrish Newell
Biographical details
Born(1873-05-26)May 26, 1873
DiedOctober 10, 1941(1941-10-10) (aged 68)
Arlington, New Jersey
Playing career
1895Harvard
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1901Trinity (CT)
Head coaching record
Overall1–6–1

Newell grew up in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and was the younger brother of Marshall Newell, an All-American for the Harvard Crimson football team in the early 1890s. The younger Newell also attended Harvard University, playing as an end on the football team in 1895 before graduating in 1898.[2]

Newell was vice president of the First National Bank and Trust Company of Kearny, New Jersey. He joined the New Jersey National Guard in 1909 was later promoted to the rank of major after serving as a supply officer with the 113th Infantry Regiment during World War I. Newell died on October 10, 1941, at his home in Arlington, New Jersey, following a 10-month illness.[3][4]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Trinity Bantams (Independent) (1901)
1901 Trinity 1–6–1
Trinity: 1–6–1
Total:1–6–1

References
  1. "Gerrish Newell". Sports-Reference College Football. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  2. Marshall Newell: A Memorial for His Classmates and Friends. Lamson, Wolffe and Company. 1898. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  3. "Maj. Gerrish Newell, Bank Officer, Dies". Courier-News. Bridgewater, New Jersey. Associated Press. October 11, 1941. p. 1. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
  4. "Death of Newell Recalls Prowess of Athletic Family". The Berkshire County Eagle. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. October 22, 1941. p. 21. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
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