 McClung from the 1898 Epitome | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 1, 1868 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | March 3, 1908 (aged 39) Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1890–1893 | Lehigh |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1894–1895 | Lehigh (assistant) |
| 1895 | Navy |
| Baseball | |
| 1895 | Lehigh |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 5–2 (football) 8–12 (baseball) |
Matthew Henry McClung Jr. (December 1, 1868 – March 3, 1908), sometimes referred to as Dibby McClung, was an American college football player, coach and official. Born into a powerful southern family, McClung was raised in Memphis, Tennessee until he was accepted into Lehigh University. Immediately establishing himself as a skilled sportsman, McClung participated on both the school's football and baseball teams. He served as captain of the former in 1892 and is credited with turning it into one of the school's best ever football squads. McClung graduated from Lehigh in 1893 with degrees in metallurgy and mining engineering.
After graduating, McClung took a position as the coach of the Naval Academy football team. He served for one season, leading the team to a 5-2 record against a mediocre schedule. Following the season, he started his career as a college football referee which would span twelve years.[1]