Sam Thorne

Sam Thorne
Biographical details
Born(1873-09-19)September 19, 1873
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 3, 1930(1930-06-03) (aged 56)
New York, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1893–1895Yale
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1896Yale
Head coaching record
Overall13–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 1970 (profile)

Samuel Brinckerhoff "Brinck" Thorne (September 19, 1873 – June 3, 1930) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Yale University as halfback from 1893 to 1894. As a senior and team captain in 1895, Thorn was named an All-American. He returned to Yale in 1896 to serve as head football coach for a season, during which he guided the Bulldogs to a 13–1 record. Thorne was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1970.