Bob Fisher (American football coach)
American football player and coach (1888–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the offensive lineman, see Bob Fisher (offensive lineman).
Robert T. Fisher (December 3, 1888 – July 7, 1942) was an American football player and coach.[1] He played college football at Harvard University and was a consensus All-American in 1910 and 1911. He served as the head football coach at Harvard from 1919 to 1925, compiling a record of 43–14–5 and winning the 1920 Rose Bowl. His 1919 team was retroactively recognized as a national champion by a number of selectors. Fisher was one of the original trustees for the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1973.
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Born | (1888-12-03)December 3, 1888 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | July 7, 1942(1942-07-07) (aged 53) Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
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1909–1911 | Harvard |
Position(s) | Guard |
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1912–1918 | Harvard (Asst.) |
1919–1925 | Harvard |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 43–14–5 |
Bowls | 1–0 |
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College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1973 (profile) | |
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