David C. Morrow

David C. Morrow
Sport(s) Football
Playing career
1905 Bethany (WV)
Position(s) Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1908–1911
1919–1920
1923
1924–1925
1929
Washington & Jefferson
Washington & Jefferson
Washington & Jefferson (line)
Washington & Jefferson
Bethany (WV)
Head coaching record
Overall 49–27–5

David C. Morrow was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Washington and Jefferson College (1908–1911, 1919–1920, 1924–1925) and at Bethany College in West Virginia (1929), compiling a career college football record of 49–27–5. He attended Bethany College and graduated from Washington & Jefferson.[1] He was one of the most widely known coaches in the eastern United States.[1] The New York Times called him "one of the best football coaches in the United States."[2] He was known for his skill in developing the line.[2] He spent a total of 20 years at Washington & Jefferson.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Washington & Jefferson (Independent) (1908–1911)
1908 Washington & Jefferson 10–2–1
1909 Washington & Jefferson 8–1–1
1910 Washington & Jefferson 3–4–1
1911 Washington & Jefferson 6–4
Washington & Jefferson (Independent) (1919–1920)
1919 Washington & Jefferson 5–2
1920 Washington & Jefferson 6–3–1
Washington & Jefferson (Independent) (1919–1920)
1924 Washington & Jefferson 7–2
1925 Washington & Jefferson 6–2–1
Washington & Jefferson: 48–20–5
Bethany Bison () (1929)
1929 Bethany 1–7
Bethany: 1–7
Total: 49–27–5

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