John H. McIntosh

John Houston McIntosh (February 1, 1879 – July 14, 1925) was an American college football player and coach, as well as an attorney and newspaper editor. He was the head coach of the Colorado State (1904–05) and Montana State (1908–10) football programs.[1] McIntosh was a star athlete at the University of Georgia in the late 1890s, and later moved west to coach football.

John H. McIntosh
McIntosh pictured in Spalding's official football guide, 1906
Biographical details
Born(1879-02-01)February 1, 1879
Early County, Georgia
DiedJuly 14, 1925(1925-07-14) (aged 46)
Seattle, Washington
Playing career
Football
1898–1899Georgia
Position(s)Fullback (football)
Outfielder (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1904–1905Colorado Agricultural
1908–1910Montana Agricultural
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
c. 1900Colorado Mines
1904–1905Colorado Agricultural
1908–1910Montana Agricultural
Head coaching record
Overall7–18–6

Early years

John H. McIntosh was born on February 1, 1879 in Early County, Georgia, a son of Dr. B. L. McIntosh.[2]

University of Georgia

McIntosh graduated from the University of Georgia with a Doctor of Law in 1899.[2] He was captain of the track team, a fullback on the football team, and played right field on the baseball team.[2]

Move west

McIntosh moved west to New Mexico and continued his practice as a lawyer.[2][3] After one season at the Colorado School of Mines, McIntosh became the first athletic director at Colorado State.[2] He was then athletic director and professor of English at Montana State College.[2]

McIntosh died at Seattle, Washington in 1925.[4] He is buried at the Wright Crematory and Columbarium in Seattle.[5]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Colorado Agricultural Aggies (Colorado Football Association) (1904–1905)
1904 Colorado Agricultural 1–4–1
1905 Colorado Agricultural 3–4
Colorado State: 4–8–1
Montana Agricultural (Independent) (1908–1910)
1908 Montana Agricultural 2–1–2
1909 Montana Agricultural 0–6–1
1910 Montana Agricultural 1–3–2
Montana Agricultural: 3–10–5
Total:7–18–6

Legacy and honors

References
  1. "Colorado Football History". New York Times. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
  2. History of Montana. p. 115.
  3. http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/1906catalogue/pdfs/1906_Catalogue.pdf
  4. "Person Details for John Houston Mcintosh, "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960" — FamilySearch.org".
  5. "John H McIntosh (1879 - 1925) - Find A Grave Memorial".
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