About Bill Horr
Lived 1880 – 1955 (aged 75). Bill Horr was an American athletics competitor.
Marquis Franklin "Bill" Horr (May 2, 1880 – July 1, 1955) was an American college football player and coach and Olympic track and field athlete.
Franklin played football as a tackle at Syracuse University and was selected as an All-American in 1908. At Syracuse, Horr also competed in track and field. At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, he won a silver medal in the Greek Style discus throw and a bronze in the freestyle discus throw. Horr served as the head football coach at Northwestern University in 1909 and at Purdue University from 1910 to 1912, compiling a career college football coaching record of 6–14–1.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Horr?
American discus thrower and football coach (1880-1955)
When was Bill Horr born?
Bill Horr was born on 2 May 1880 in Munnsville.
When did Bill Horr die?
Bill Horr died on 1 July 1955 in Syracuse.
What was Bill Horr's occupation?
Bill Horr was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Bill Horr?
Bill Horr was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Horr. https://biography.guide/bill-horr/
MLA: "Bill Horr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-horr/.
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