John Field (American football)

John Field
John Field from 1920 passport application
Biographical details
Born(1886-09-26)September 26, 1886
Viroqua, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMay 3, 1979(1979-05-03) (aged 92)
Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Playing career
1908–1910Yale
Position(s)Fullback, halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1911Yale
Head coaching record
Overall7–2–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

John W. Field (September 26, 1886 – May 3, 1979) was an American football player and coach. Field played college football for Yale University from 1908 to 1910 and was captain of Yale's football team. He also served as the head coach of the 1911 Yale football team. He later worked for more than 60 years as manufacturer of corsets and lingerie.