About M. S. Harvey
Lived 1881 – 1958 (aged 77). M. S. Harvey was an American american football coach.
Michael Smith Harvey (February 9, 1881 – June 3, 1958) was an American college football player and coach. From 1898 to 1900, Harvey played tackle at Auburn. His older brother and younger brother also played for Auburn. In 1915, coach John Heisman selected him one of the 30 greatest Southern football players.
In 1898, Auburn beat Georgia 18 to 17, and Harvey's tackling stood out.
He served as the head football coach at the University of Alabama in 1901, at Auburn University in 1902, and at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) from 1903 to 1904, and compiling a career head coaching record of 8–7–3. In 1901, Alabama played rival Tennessee for the first time. He was set to be the coach for Mercer in 1903, but resigned.
Head coaching record 1900 Auburn team. Harvey in center of front row, with nose guard.
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Who was M. S. Harvey?
American college football player and coach (1881–1958)
When was M. S. Harvey born?
M. S. Harvey was born on 9 February 1881 in Russell County.
When did M. S. Harvey die?
M. S. Harvey died on 3 June 1958 in Troup County.
What was M. S. Harvey's occupation?
M. S. Harvey was an american football coach.
What nationality was M. S. Harvey?
M. S. Harvey was American.
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