John H. McIntosh
American football coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator
About John H. McIntosh
Lived 1879 – 1925 (aged 46). John H. McIntosh was an American basketball coach and american football player.
John Houston McIntosh (February 1, 1879 – July 14, 1925) was an American college football player and coach, college athletics administrator, lawyer, and newspaper editor. He served as the head football coach at Colorado Agricultural College (now known as Colorado State University) from 1904 to 1906 and the Agricultural College of the State of Montana (now known as Montana State University) from 1908 to 1910. McIntosh was a star athlete at the University of Georgia in the late 1890s, and later moved west to coach football.
Early life and college career McIntosh was born on February 1, 1879, in Early County, Georgia, the son of Dr. B. L. McIntosh. His ancestors immigrated from Scotland and settled in Georgia. McIntosh County, Georgia was named for his family.
McIntosh graduated from the University of Georgia with a Doctor of Law in 1899.
Legacy and honors The World War II Liberty Ship was named in his honor.
Head coaching record Football
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American football coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator (1879-1925)
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John H. McIntosh was born on 1 February 1879 in Early County.
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John H. McIntosh died on 14 July 1925 in Seattle.
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John H. McIntosh was a basketball coach and american football player.
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John H. McIntosh was American.
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