 Waldorf pictured in The Redskin 1930, Oklahoma A&M yearbook | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1902 Clifton Springs, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 15, 1981 (aged 78) Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1922–1924 | Syracuse |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1925–1927 | Oklahoma City |
| 1928 | Kansas (line) |
| 1929–1933 | Oklahoma A&M |
| 1934 | Kansas State |
| 1935–1946 | Northwestern |
| 1947–1956 | California |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1933–1934 | Oklahoma A&M |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 174–100–22 |
| Bowls | 0–3 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 OIC (1927) 3 MVC (1930, 1932–1933) 1 Big Six (1934) 1 Big Ten (1936) 3 PCC (1949–1951) | |
| Awards | |
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| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1966 (profile) | |
Lynn Osbert "Pappy" Waldorf (October 3, 1902 – August 15, 1981) was an American college football player and coach. He received the first national collegiate football coach of the year award in 1935. Waldorf became known for his motivational coaching, connection with his players and the extremely organized and consistent coaching technique. He won conference titles with each of the five teams that he coached. Waldorf coached from 1925 to 1956, serving as the head football coach at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma State University, Kansas State University, Northwestern University, and the University of California, Berkeley. Waldorf's career coaching record was 174–100–22. Waldorf was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1966.[1]
- ^ "Pappy Waldorf". College Football Hall of Fame. Football Foundation. Retrieved October 23, 2016.