About Herbert Rice
Lived 1876 – 1932 (aged 56). Herbert Rice was an American head coach.
Herbert Leigh Rice (March 10, 1876 – December 30, 1932) was an American college football head coach who was Delaware football program's second head coach. He compiled a 11–18–4 record from 1897 through 1901. During the 1899 season, he played quarterback and halfback for the professional Duquesne Country and Athletic Club of Pittsburgh. Rice was later a prominent judge in Delaware. He died of a heart attack in 1932.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herbert Rice?
American football coach (1876-1932)
When was Herbert Rice born?
Herbert Rice was born on 10 March 1876 in Wilmington.
When did Herbert Rice die?
Herbert Rice died on 30 December 1932 in Claymont.
What was Herbert Rice's occupation?
Herbert Rice was a head coach.
What nationality was Herbert Rice?
Herbert Rice was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert Rice. https://biography.guide/herbert-rice/
MLA: "Herbert Rice." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herbert-rice/.
Chicago: "Herbert Rice." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herbert-rice/.
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