About Coach Ogilvie
Lived 1866 – 1950 (aged 83–84). Coach Ogilvie was an American head coach.
James Ogilvie ( – July 12, 1950) was an American college football player and coach and physician and surgeon. He was the third head football coach at New York University (NYU), serving for one season, in 1899, and eading the NYU Violets to a record of 2–6. One of the two wins for his team was a 6–5 victory over Rutgers In at least two other games, against Hamilton and Columbia, the team produced what were considered to be poor performances. Ogilvie was referred to at least one time as "Dr. Ogilvie" and had previously played as a guard at Williams College from 1891 to 1894, a member of the class of 1895. He also attended Columbia University, where he received his M. D.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Coach Ogilvie?
American football player and coach
When was Coach Ogilvie born?
Coach Ogilvie was born in 1866 in England.
When did Coach Ogilvie die?
Coach Ogilvie died on 12 July 1950 in Amesbury.
What was Coach Ogilvie's occupation?
Coach Ogilvie was a head coach.
What nationality was Coach Ogilvie?
Coach Ogilvie was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Ogilvie (coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Coach Ogilvie. https://biography.guide/coach-ogilvie/
MLA: "Coach Ogilvie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/coach-ogilvie/.
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