Herbert Rice

For the New Zealand cricketer, see Herbert Rice (cricketer).

Herbert Rice
Biographical details
Born(1876-03-10)March 10, 1876
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 1932(1932-12-30) (aged 56)
Claymont, Delaware, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1897–1901Delaware
Head coaching record
Overall11–18–4

Herbert Leigh Rice (March 10, 1876 – December 30, 1932)[1][2] was an American college football head coach who was Delaware football program's second head coach. He compiled a 11–18–4 record from 1897 through 1901. During the 1899 season, he played quarterback and halfback for the professional Duquesne Country and Athletic Club of Pittsburgh.[3] Rice was later a prominent judge in Delaware. He died of a heart attack in 1932.

  1. ^ "Judge Herbert U Rice". The New York Times. December 31, 1932.
  2. ^ "Judge Herbert L. Rice", Chester Times, December 31, 1932, Chester, Pennsylvania
  3. ^ "H. L. Rice To Return". Evening Journal. Wilmington, DE. December 1, 1899. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.