About W. C. Smith
Lived 1884 – 1952 (aged 67). W. C. Smith was an American head coach.
Wilbur Cleveland Smith (August 9, 1884 – July 3, 1952) was an American college football coach and university administrator. He served as the head football coach at Wake Forest University from 1914 to 1915, compiling a record of 6–10. Smith was appointed as the athletic director at Tulane University in 1922. He was later dean of Louisiana State University Medical School.
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Who was W. C. Smith?
American football coach, university administrator (1884-1952)
When was W. C. Smith born?
W. C. Smith was born on 9 August 1884 in Independence.
When did W. C. Smith die?
W. C. Smith died on 3 July 1952 in New Orleans.
What was W. C. Smith's occupation?
W. C. Smith was a head coach.
What nationality was W. C. Smith?
W. C. Smith was American.
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