About Fred Waters
Lived 1878 – 1943 (aged 64). Fred Waters was an American american football player.
Frederick Lafavor Waters (December 31, 1878 in Denver, Colorado – November 10, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American football player and a starting quarterback for the University of Notre Dame.
Waters assumed the role of starting quarterback at Notre Dame in 1897, after player-coach Frank Hering gave up the position to assume full-time coaching duties of both the football and basketball teams. He led the Irish to a record of 4-1-1 in his only season as a starter, including a 34–6 victory over Michigan State on Thanksgiving Day in the first ever meeting between the two schools.
Following his graduation, Waters relocated to Chicago, Illinois where he worked for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1939.
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Who was Fred Waters?
American football player (1878-1943)
When was Fred Waters born?
Fred Waters was born on 31 December 1878.
When did Fred Waters die?
Fred Waters died on 10 November 1943.
What was Fred Waters's occupation?
Fred Waters was an american football player.
What nationality was Fred Waters?
Fred Waters was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Waters. https://biography.guide/fred-waters/
MLA: "Fred Waters." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-waters/.
Chicago: "Fred Waters." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-waters/.
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