About William Nicholai
Lived 1890 – 1958 (aged 68). William Nicholai was an American basketball coach.
William Alvin Nicolai (May 15, 1890 - November 25, 1958 ) was the seventh head football coach at Temple University, a position he held for three seasons, from 1914 until 1916. His overall coaching record at Temple was 9–5–3. In his final season at Temple, his team played six games and allowed only 14 points in the entire season.
Nicolai also served as a professor at Temple.
Head coaching record Football
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Who was William Nicholai?
American sports coach
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William Nicholai was born on 15 May 1890 in Union Hill.
When did William Nicholai die?
William Nicholai died on 25 November 1958.
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William Nicholai was a basketball coach.
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William Nicholai was American.
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