About William W. Church
Lived 1874 – 1966 (aged 91). William W. Church was an American coach and head coach.
William Wells Church (December 17, 1874 – March 28, 1966) was an American football player and coach. A native of Chicago, he played college football at Princeton University, where he was selected as an All-American at tackle in 1896. He served as the head football coach at Purdue University for one season, in 1897, and at Georgetown University for two seasons, in 1899 and 1901, compiling a career college football record of 5–3–1. Church participated in early professional football: He played tackle for the Duquesne Country and Athletic Club in 1898 and the Homestead Library & Athletic Club in 1900, also coaching the latter team. He married Mary Myrtle Brock in 1902.
He later resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he died in 1966.
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Who was William W. Church?
American football player and coach
When was William W. Church born?
William W. Church was born on 17 December 1874 in Chicago.
When did William W. Church die?
William W. Church died on 28 March 1966 in Oklahoma City.
What was William W. Church's occupation?
William W. Church was a coach and head coach.
What nationality was William W. Church?
William W. Church was American.
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