C. D. Bliss

C. D. Bliss
Bliss pictured in The Savitar 1896, Missouri yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1870-07-16)July 16, 1870
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 26, 1948(1948-03-26) (aged 77)
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Playing career
1889Yale
1891–1892Yale
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1893Stanford
1894Haverford
1895Missouri
Head coaching record
Overall15–6–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 WIUFA (1895)

Clifford Douglas "Pop" Bliss (July 16, 1870 – March 26, 1948) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Stanford University, Haverford College, and the University of Missouri, compiling a career coaching record of 15–6–1. Bliss played football at Yale University as a halfback alongside his brother, Laurie Bliss, who went on to coach at the United States Military Academy and Lehigh University.