Faye Abbott

Faye Abbott
Date of birth(1895-08-16)August 16, 1895
Place of birthClearport, Ohio, U.S.
Date of deathJanuary 21, 1965(1965-01-21) (aged 69)
Place of deathDayton, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Fullback, Tailback, Wingback, Quarterback, End
US collegeKenyon
Syracuse
High schoolLancaster High School
Career history
As coach
1928–1929Dayton Triangles
As player
1921–1929Dayton Triangles
Career stats

Lafayette "Faye" Abbott (August 16, 1895 – January 21, 1965) was an American football player for the Dayton Triangles from 1921 to 1929. He made his debut in the APFA in 1921, after going to college at Syracuse University and Kenyon College. He played in 57 games, all with the Triangles. He also served as their head coach in 1928 and 1929, finishing 0–7, 10th in the NFL, and 0–6, 12th in the NFL, respectively. He completed 12 out of 38 career passes for a total of 244 yards, zero touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He had five career interceptions, and three receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown, which came in 1921. He had 65 career punts for 1,996 yards, which is a 30.7 average.