About Frank Simpson
Lived 1872 – 1929 (aged 56–57). Frank Simpson was an American head coach.
Frank William Simpson (1871 – December 8, 1929) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Oregon from 1898 to 1899 and at the University of California, Berkeley in 1901, compiling a career coaching record of 15–3–2. From 1898 to 1899, he guided the Oregon Webfoots to a 6–3–1 record. At California in 1901, he coached the Golden Bears to a 9–0–1 record.
Simpson was killed instantly when his car crashed into a tree when he and his wife were returning from a duck hunt hear Alvarado, California in December 1929. His wife later died in the hospital.
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Who was Frank Simpson?
American football player and coach (1872-1929)
When was Frank Simpson born?
Frank Simpson was born in 1872 in Pacheco.
When did Frank Simpson die?
Frank Simpson died on 8 December 1929 in Alvarado, California.
What was Frank Simpson's occupation?
Frank Simpson was a head coach.
What nationality was Frank Simpson?
Frank Simpson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Simpson. https://biography.guide/frank-simpson-head-coach/
MLA: "Frank Simpson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-simpson-head-coach/.
Chicago: "Frank Simpson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-simpson-head-coach/.
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