W. H. Bannard

W. H. Bannard
Biographical details
Born(1875-03-06)March 6, 1875
Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1913(1913-03-22) (aged 38)
Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
Playing career
1894–1897Princeton
Position(s)Halfback, punter
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898Northwestern
Head coaching record
Overall9–4–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

William Heath Bannard (March 6, 1875 – March 22, 1913)[1] was an American college football player and coach. He served as the fifth head football coach at Northwestern University, coaching one season in 1898 and compiling a record of 9–4–1.[2] He is the author of "Football: How to Play the Game", published in 1905.[3] He died of Bright's disease in 1913.

  1. ^ "Princeton Alumni Weekly". 1912.
  2. ^ Northwestern Wildcats coaching records Archived October 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Latourette, Larry (2005). Northwestern Wildcat Football. ISBN 9780738534336.