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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 26, 1880 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 1965 (aged 85) Liberty, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1898–1899 | Mount St. Mary's |
| 1900–1903 | Notre Dame |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1904 | Notre Dame |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 5–3 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1971 (profile) | |
Louis J. "Red" Salmon (January 26, 1880 – September 27, 1965) is considered to be the first outstanding fullback for the University of Notre Dame football team. He was the first "Fighting Irish" player to win an All-American mention,[1] and some sports historians argue that he served as the team's de facto coach during the 1902–1903 season.[2] This honor, however, is often accorded to teammate James Farragher.[1] Both men are widely credited as acting head coaches in official histories of the "Fighting Irish" football team, and Salmon is recognized as head coach during the 1903–1904 season.[1]
- ^ a b c "Irish Legends". Irishlegends.com. Retrieved March 7, 2007.
- ^ Sperber (1993), p. 29.