Sam Thorne

Samuel Brinckerhoff "Brinck" Thorne (September 19, 1873 June 3, 1930) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Yale University as halfback from 1893 to 1894. As a senior and team captain in 1895, Thorn was named an All-American. He returned to Yale in 1896 to serve as head football coach for a season, during which he guided the Bulldogs to a 131 record. Thorne was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1970.

Sam Thorne
Biographical details
Born(1873-09-19)September 19, 1873
New York, New York
DiedJune 3, 1930(1930-06-03) (aged 56)
New York, New York
Playing career
18931895Yale
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1896Yale
Head coaching record
Overall13–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-American, 1895
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 1970 (profile)

Biography

Born in New York City, Thorne graduated from Yale University in 1896 and was a member of Skull and Bones. He played for Yale for three years, was captain his senior year, and he was selected for the 1895 College Football All-America Team.[1] He studied mining engineering at Lafayette College and was in the mining business for many years.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Yale Bulldogs (Independent) (1896)
1896 Yale 131
Yale: 131
Total:131

References

  1. "Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale University Deceased during the Year 1929-1930" (PDF). Yale University. December 1, 1930. pp. 149–51. Retrieved April 18, 2011.


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