About Frank E. Wood
Lived 1891 – 1972 (aged 80). Frank E. Wood was an American teacher.
Frank Edwin Wood (February 26, 1891 – January 1, 1972), incorrectly identified as Frank E. Worth in current media guides, was an American football coach and mathematics professor.
Education Wood received a B.A. from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas in 1912, an AM degree from the University of Kansas in 1914, and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1920.
Coaching career He served as the head football coach at the University of New Mexico in 1917, accepting duties on short notice while regular coach Ralph Hutchinson was called into military service during World War I.
Academic career Wood served as a faculty member at a number of institutions, including Northwestern University, Princeton University, the University of Oregon, as well as the University of New Mexico.
Football statistician
Wood, billed as a "nationally known football statistician," wrote a football column for the Wisconsin State Journal carried by the Central Press Association.
Head coaching record
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank E. Wood?
football coach and mathematics professor
When was Frank E. Wood born?
Frank E. Wood was born on 26 February 1891 in Wamego.
When did Frank E. Wood die?
Frank E. Wood died on 1 January 1972 in Creswell.
What was Frank E. Wood's occupation?
Frank E. Wood was a teacher.
What nationality was Frank E. Wood?
Frank E. Wood was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank E. Wood. https://biography.guide/frank-e-wood/
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