About Frank H. Cann
Lived 1863 – 1935 (aged 72). Frank H. Cann was an American head coach and american football coach.
Frank Howard Cann (November 14, 1863 – November 19, 1935) was an American college football coach and athletics instructor. He was the second head football coach at New York University (NYU), serving for one season, in 1898, and leading the NYU Violets to a record of 1–3. In 1907, Cann was still at New York University as director of the Department of Physical Training and Athletics.
Cann died in New Rochelle, New York in 1935. He had two sons who became accomplished sportsmen. Howard Cann was an Olympic shot-putter and a long-time coach of the NYU men's basketball team. Tedford H. Cann was a swimmer and a decorated World War I veteran.
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Who was Frank H. Cann?
American football coach
When was Frank H. Cann born?
Frank H. Cann was born on 14 November 1863 in Danvers.
When did Frank H. Cann die?
Frank H. Cann died on 19 November 1935 in New Rochelle.
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Frank H. Cann was a head coach and american football coach.
What nationality was Frank H. Cann?
Frank H. Cann was American.
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