John W. Fuhrer

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John W. Fuhrer

Fuhrer pictured in the 1906 Doane football team photo
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1880-04-11)April 11, 1880[1]
La Harpe, Illinois
Died July 24, 1972(1972-07-24) (aged 92)
Lincoln, Nebraska
Alma mater Doane College (1906)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1904-1907
1909-1914, 1918
Doane
Pittsburg State
Head coaching record
Overall 39-33-2
Statistics
College Football Data Warehouse

John William Fuhrer (April 11, 1880 July 24, 1972) was a college football coach in the United States.

Athletic career

Fuhrer competed in the men's triple jump at the 1904 Summer Olympics, where he placed fourth.[2]

Coaching career

Doane

Furher was the tenth head football coach for the Doane College Tigers located in Crete, Nebraska and he held that position for four seasons, from 1904 until 1907. His coaching record at Doane was 13 wins, 11 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 11th at Doane in total wins and 15th at Doane in winning percentage (0.542).[3]

In 1971, a gymnasium at Doane College was named after Fuhrer, with him present at the dedication.[4]

Pittsburg State

Fuhrer was the second head coach for the Pittsburg State Gorrilas in Pittsburg, Kansas. He coached from 1909 through 1914, and then returned for the 1917 season for a total of 7 seasons. His teams posted a record of 26 wins, 22 losses, and 2 ties.[5]

On November 27, 1913 in a game against the Southwestern College Moundbuilders coached by Fred Clapp, Fuhrer officially launched a formal protest against the appearance of an African American player.[6]

Death

Fuhrer died on July 24, 1972, aged 92.[7]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Doane Tigers (Independent) (1904–1907)
1904 Doane 5-2
1905 Doane 5-1
1906 Doane 2-3
1907 Doane 1-5
Doane: 13-11
Pittsburg State Gorillas (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1909–1918)
1909 Pittsburg State 2-2-1
1910 Pittsburg State 6-3
1911 Pittsburg State 6-3
1912 Pittsburg State 4-4
1913 Pittsburg State 4-2-1
1914 Pittsburg State 1-7
1918 Pittsburg State 3-1
Pittsburg State: 26-22-2
Total: 39-33-2
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title

References

  1. Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans, Bill Mallon, and Hilary Evans (September 2013). "John W. Fuhrer Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Retrieved 2013-09-05. 
  2. Doane College coaching records
  3. "L.B. Andrew Is Guest At Dedication", Northwest Arkansas Times, Tuesday, May 19, 1970, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Of America
  4. Pittsburg State Gorrillas Football Media Guide
  5. New York Times "Protest Negro Football Player" November 21, 1913
  6. "John Fuhrer, 1906 Doane Grad, And Crete Native, Dies Monday", The Crete News, July 27, 1972

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