William V. B. Van Dyck

William V. B. Van Dyck
Van Dyck from 1916 passport application
Biographical details
Born(1875-09-08)September 8, 1875
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 13, 1981(1981-03-13) (aged 105)
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1893–1894Rutgers
Baseball
1893–1894Rutgers
Position(s)Fullback (football)
Second baseman (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1898–1899Rutgers
Head coaching record
Overall3–15–1

William Van Bergen Van Dyck (September 8, 1875 – March 13, 1981) was an American football player and coach, electrical engineer, and businessman. He played college football at Rutgers College in 1893 and 1894 and served as the first full-time head coach of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team during the 1898 and 1899 seasons. He was associated with the International General Electric Company from 1900 until his retirement in 1945. He founded the General Electric subsidiary in Brazil and participated in the lighting of the Strait of Magellan in 1906.