About William Melford
Lived 1876 – 1962 (aged 85). William Melford was an American american football player.
William Carl Melford (March 28, 1876 – January 12, 1962) was an American college football player and coach. He was the fourth head football coach at Washburn College—now known as Washburn University—in Topeka, Kansas, serving for one season, in 1899, and compiling a record of 2–5–2.
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Who was William Melford?
American football coach (1876-1962)
When was William Melford born?
William Melford was born on 28 March 1876 in Pennsylvania.
When did William Melford die?
William Melford died on 12 January 1962 in Los Angeles.
What was William Melford's occupation?
William Melford was an american football player.
What nationality was William Melford?
William Melford was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Melford. https://biography.guide/william-melford/
MLA: "William Melford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-melford/.
Chicago: "William Melford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-melford/.
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