Bart Macomber

Bart Macomber
Born:September 4, 1894
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died:December 19, 1971(1971-12-19) (aged 77)
Woodburn, Oregon, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Halfback
CollegeIllinois
High schoolOak Park High School
Career history
As coach
1926Oakland Oaks
As player
1917Youngstown Patricians
1919Canton Vets
Career highlights and awards
Military career
AllegianceUnited States United States
Service / branchUnited States Army seal U.S. Army
Years of service1918–1919
Battles / warsWorld War I

Franklin Bart Macomber (September 4, 1894 – December 19, 1971) was an American football player. He played halfback and quarterback for the University of Illinois from 1914 to 1916 and helped the school to its first national football championship and consecutive undefeated seasons in 1914 and 1915. He later played professional football for the Canton Bulldogs and Youngstown Patricians. He was also the coach and owner of the Oakland Oaks in the Pacific Coast professional football league founded in 1926. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1972.