About Harry Vaughan
Lived 1883 – 1951 (aged 68). Harry Vaughan was an American head coach and american football player.
Henry F. Vaughan (January 4, 1883 – September 6, 1951) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Ohio State University in 1911 and Fordham University in the 1915, compiling a career record of 9–7–2.
Vaughan was the tenth head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team and served for a single season in 1911. On the recommendation of Ohio State's previous football coach, Howard Jones, the university's athletic board hired Vaughan, an All-American from Yale University. Vaughan resigned after leading Ohio State to a 5–3–2 record and returned to Yale for a law degree. In 1915, he became head coach at Fordham University, staying for only one season and tallying a record of 4–4.
He played college football at Yale and was selected as a second-team All-American end in 1909 by The New York Times.
He died in 1951 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Vaughan?
American football player and coach (1883-1951)
When was Harry Vaughan born?
Harry Vaughan was born on 4 January 1883 in Pennsylvania.
When did Harry Vaughan die?
Harry Vaughan died on 6 September 1951 in Martinsburg.
What was Harry Vaughan's occupation?
Harry Vaughan was a head coach and american football player.
What nationality was Harry Vaughan?
Harry Vaughan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Vaughan (American football)
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