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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 12, 1888 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 1963 (aged 75) Westerville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1907–1909 | Wisconsin |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1911–1912 | Wisconsin (assistant) |
| 1913–1928 | Ohio State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 78–33–9 |
| Bowls | 0–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 3 Western / Big Ten (1916–1917, 1920) | |
| Awards | |
| Amos Alonzo Stagg Award (1959) | |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1954 (profile) | |
John Woodworth Wilce (May 12, 1888 – May 17, 1963) was an American college football player and coach, physician, and university professor. He served as the head football coach at Ohio State University from 1913 to 1928, compiling a record of 78–33–9. Wilce coached Chic Harley and led Ohio State to their first win over rival Michigan, in 1919. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1954.