Charles A. Huntington

Charles A. "Shy" Huntington (July 7, 1891 – January 1973) was a quarterback and later a multi-sport coach at the University of Oregon.

Playing and coaching career Huntington tackled by Pennsylvania defenders during the 1917 Rose Bowl. Huntington began his football career as a quarterback and safety at the University of Oregon. He was the critical player in Oregon's Rose Bowl upset over heavily favored Pennsylvania in 1917, throwing a touchdown pass and intercepting three passes on defense as the Ducks won 14–0.

Huntington took over as head coach for the Ducks in 1918. He would coach the Ducks for six seasons. He finished with a 26–12–6 record. In 1919, he coached the Ducks to a Rose Bowl berth; they lost to Harvard, 7–6, on January 1, 1920. and he coached the basketball team for one season, 1919–20, achieving a record of eight wins and nine losses.

Huntington was a member of the Ku Klux Klan during his time as head coach.

Political career In 1932, Huntington was elected to one term in the Oregon House of Representatives, as a Republican representing Eugene.

Head coaching record Football