Harold Hunt (football coach)
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| Harold Hunt | ||
|---|---|---|
| College | Southwestern College (Kansas) | |
| Sport | College football | |
| Career highlights | ||
| Overall | 6 -18 -3 | |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | ||
| 1949-1951 | Southwestern | |
Harold Hunt was the 13th football coach for the Southwestern College Moundbuilders in Winfield, Kansas and held that position 3 seasons, from 1949 to 1951. His overall coaching record at Southwestern was 6 wins, 18 losses, and 3 ties. This ranks him 20th at Southwestern in terms of total wins and 24th at Southwestern in terms of total winning percentage (as of completion of the 2007 season).[1]
[edit] The Rejected Touchdown
The opening game of the 1951 season against Central Missouri State College produced an event that opposing coach Tate Page called "the finest act of sportsmanship" that he ever saw. In the third quarter, Southwestern halfback Arthur Johnson completed a long run down the sidelines nearest Southwestern's bench. The referee signalled a touchdown and the crowd of 2,000 went wild with enthusiasm.
Coach Hunt ran out on the field and stated, "Southwestern rejects the touchdown!" and stated that Johnson had stepped out of bounds, nullifying the touchdown. Not a single one of the referees had been in a position to see him do so, but they agreed to nullify the touchdown, and returned the ball to the point where Coach Hunt said Johnson had stepped out. A photo of the run later confirmed Coach Hunt's observation. [2]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Southwestern College official football team site
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