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Kinley McMillan

1866 – 1950

Presbyterian clergymen and American football coach

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Lived 1866 – 1950 (aged 83–84). Kinley McMillan was an American american football coach, christian minister and pastor.

Kinley McMillan ( – September 30, 1950) was an American Presbyterian clergyman and college football coach. He was an 1886 graduate of the College of Wooster and an 1889 graduate of Princeton Seminary.

After graduating from seminary, McMillan returned to his alma mater to serve as a minister. During that time, he also organized the school's first varsity football team. He served as the head coach of the 1889 and 1890 squads, accumulating a record of 7 wins and no losses. During the 1889 season opener against Denison University, Wooster scored the first points in Ohio college football history.

McMillan also served as a pastor in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and Baltimore. On August 14, 1950, McMillan was struck by a freight train of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the Sheraden neighborhood of Pittsburgh. He died from his injuries several weeks later, on September 30, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

In 1967, McMillan was honored as a charter member of the College of Wooster Hall of Fame. He was noted for his oratory abilities and his strong devotion to preaching the Gospel.

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Born
1866
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Education
Princeton Theological Seminary, College of Wooster

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kinley McMillan?

Presbyterian clergymen and American football coach

When was Kinley McMillan born?

Kinley McMillan was born in 1866.

When did Kinley McMillan die?

Kinley McMillan died on 30 September 1950 in Pittsburgh.

What was Kinley McMillan's occupation?

Kinley McMillan was an american football coach, christian minister and pastor.

What nationality was Kinley McMillan?

Kinley McMillan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kinley McMillan

· Wikidata: Q63350767

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