About W. J. King
Lived 1864 – 1936 (aged 72). W. J. King was an American head coach.
William John King (January 4, 1864 – July 16, 1936) was a Canadian-American college football coach, athletics administrator, and Presbyterian minister. He served as the head football coach at Hampden–Sydney College's in Hampden Sydney, Virginia for one season, in 1895, and the College of William & Mary for three seasons, in 1897, 1898 and 1900, compiling a career coaching record of 3–5. King was also the athletic director at William & Mary from 1901 to 1905.
King was born on January 4, 1864, in Port Hope, Ontario and immigrated to the United States at the age of 21. He married Hallie Haxall in 1901. King retired to Newport News, Virginia around 1931 and died at his home there on July 16, 1936.
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Who was W. J. King?
American football coach, college athletics administrator
When was W. J. King born?
W. J. King was born on 4 January 1864 in Port Hope.
When did W. J. King die?
W. J. King died on 16 July 1936 in Newport News.
What was W. J. King's occupation?
W. J. King was a head coach.
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W. J. King was American.
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