Joseph Rockwell Swan (coach)

Joseph Rockwell Swan
Joseph R. Swan, 1921
Biographical details
Born(1878-10-21)October 21, 1878
Utica, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 1965
Boca Grande, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1899–1901Yale
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1902Yale
Head coaching record
Overall11–0–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 national (1902)
Awards

Joseph Rockwell Swan (October 21, 1878 – November 1965) was an American investment banker, football player and coach. He played college football for Yale University from 1899 to 1901 and was the head coach of the 1902 team. Swan later had a long and successful career in the investment banking business, serving as the president or senior partner of three major securities firms: Guaranty Company (1928–1934), Edward Smith & Co. (1934–1937), and Smith Barney & Co. (1937–1944). He was also affiliated with the New York Botanical Garden as its president (1937–1949) and chairman of the board (1949–1858).