About Ralph Nichols
Lived 1874 – 1949 (aged 75). Ralph Nichols was an American head coach and politician.
Ralph Day Nichols (March 1, 1874 – July 19, 1949) was an American college football player and coach and politician. He served as the head coach at the University of Washington from 1895 to 1896 and again in 1898, compiling a record of 7–4–1.
Nichols later served in the Washington Senate from 1906 to 1919 and on the Seattle City Council from 1924 to 1934. From 1917 to 1919, he was president pro tempore of the Senate. Nichols died on July 19, 1949.
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Who was Ralph Nichols?
American football player and coach, politician (1874-1949)
When was Ralph Nichols born?
Ralph Nichols was born on 1 March 1874 in Panora.
When did Ralph Nichols die?
Ralph Nichols died on 14 July 1949 in Seattle.
What was Ralph Nichols's occupation?
Ralph Nichols was a head coach and politician.
What nationality was Ralph Nichols?
Ralph Nichols was American.
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· DBpedia: Ralph Nichols (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Nichols. https://biography.guide/ralph-nichols/
MLA: "Ralph Nichols." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-nichols/.
Chicago: "Ralph Nichols." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ralph-nichols/.
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