Gus Welch

Gus Welch
Welch during his college football days at Carlisle
Born:(1892-12-18)December 18, 1892
Spooner, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died:January 29, 1970(1970-01-29) (aged 77)
Bedford, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Quarterback
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight152 lb (69 kg)
CollegeCarlisle Indian
Dickinson
Career history
As coach
1919–1922Washington State
1923–1928Randolph Macon
1930–1932Virginia
1933–1934Haskell
1937–1938American
As player
1912–1914Canton Professionals
1915–1917Canton Bulldogs
Career highlights and awards
  • 3x Ohio League champion (1915, 1916, 1917)
  • American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame (1973)
  • Second Team All-American Quarterback (1913)
  • Ranked as 1 of the 3 best quarterbacks in the USA (1913)
Military career
AllegianceUnited States United States
Service / branchUnited States Army seal U.S. Army
Years of service1917–1919
Rank Captain
UnitAmerican Expeditionary Forces
Battles / warsWorld War I

Gustavius A. "Gus" Welch (December 18, 1892 – January 29, 1970) was an American football player, track and field athlete, coach of football and lacrosse, and college athletics administrator.