William C. Spicer

William Cornman Spicer (born March 27, 1868) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Hamilton College in 1894.[1]

William C. Spicer
Biographical details
Born(1868-03-27)March 27, 1868
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Playing career
1888–1890Princeton
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1892Virginia
1894–1895Hamilton
Head coaching record
Overall6–9–2

Spicer was unofficially considered the first coach of the University of Virginia football team in 1892.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Virginia Cavaliers (Independent) (1892)
1892 Virginia 3–2–1
Virginia: 3–2–1
Hamilton Continentals (Independent) (1894–1895)
1894 Hamilton 0–4
1895 Hamilton 3–3–1
Hamilton: 3–7–1
Total:6–9–2

References

  1. Who's Who in American Sports. National Biographical Society. 1928. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. Outing. Outing Publishing Company. 1895.
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