William H. Wood (American football)
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For the Gettysburg College and Wesleyan University coach, see Bill Wood (American football). For other people, see William H. Wood.
William Holmes Wood (September 6, 1900 – June 7, 1988) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player, coach of football, and United States Army officer. He served as the head football coach at the United States Military Academy from 1938 to 1940, compiling a record of 12–13–3.
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Biographical details | |
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Born | (1900-09-06)September 6, 1900 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | June 7, 1988(1988-06-07) (aged 87) Easton, Maryland, U.S. |
Playing career | |
Football | |
1921–1924 | Army |
Basketball | |
1921–1925 | Army |
Baseball | |
1922–1925 | Army |
Position(s) | Fullback (football) |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
Football | |
1925–1928 | Army (assistant) |
1932–1938 | Army (assistant) |
1938–1940 | Army |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 12–13–3 |
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