Alden Knipe

Alden Knipe
Knipe from the 1902 Hawkeye
Biographical details
BornJune 1870 (1870-06)
Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 22, 1950(1950-05-22) (aged 79)
New York, New York, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1892–1894Penn
Position(s)Halfback, quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1895–1896Penn (assistant)
1898–1902Iowa
Baseball
1900–1901Iowa
Head coaching record
Overall29–11–4 (football)
25–8 (baseball)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Alden Arthur Knipe (June 1870 – May 22, 1950) was an American football player and coach. He served as the sixth head football coach at the University of Iowa, serving from 1898 to 1902 and compiling a record of 30–11–4. Knipe was also the first head baseball coach at Iowa, coaching two seasons from 1900 to 1901 and tallying a mark 25–8. Knipe played college football at the University of Pennsylvania. After retiring from coaching, authored numerous books for children.