Clarence Herschberger

Clarence Herschberger
Biographical details
Born(1876-07-24)July 24, 1876
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 1936(1936-12-14) (aged 60)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1894–1898Chicago
Position(s)Fullback, placekicker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1899Chicago (assistant)
1902–1904Lake Forest
Head coaching record
Overall13–10–2
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 1970 (profile)

Clarence Bertram "Herschie" Herschberger (July 24, 1876 – December 14, 1936) was an American football player and coach. He played college football as a fullback, punter and placekicker at University of Chicago from 1896 to 1898. He became the first western player to be selected as a first-team All-American, in 1898. Herschberger served as the head football coach at Lake Forest College from 1902 to 1904, compiling a record of 13–10–2. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1970.