Furman Nuss

Furman Nuss
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1895-02-02)February 2, 1895
Bristoria, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Died February 5, 1986(1986-02-05) (aged 91)
Washington, Pennsylvania
Alma mater Washington & Jefferson College
Playing career
late 1910s Washington & Jefferson
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1924 Alderson–Broaddus
Head coaching record
Overall 3–4–2 (.444)

Furman Leon "Fitz" Nuss (February 2, 1895 – February 5, 1986) was an American football coach in the United States. He graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in 1917.[1][2]

Coaching career

Nuss was the head college football coach for the Alderson–Broaddus Battlers located in Philippi, West Virginia. He held that position for the 1924 season.[3] His coaching record at Alderson–Broaddus was 3 wins, 4 losses and 2 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2012 season, this ranks him #5 at Alderson–Broaddus in total wins and #3 at the school in winning percentage (.444).[4]

Later life

In his later life, he operated a tire shop and worked in the gas drilling industry. He died in 1986 at the age of 91.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Observer-Reporter - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  2. ↑ Camp, W. (1924). Official Foot Ball Guide. American Sports Publishing Company. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ Shafer, Ian. "Alderson-Broaddus College (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  4. ↑ DeLassus, David. "Broaddus College Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Observer-Reporter - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved February 26, 2015.


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