Walter McCornack

Walter McCornack
McCornack from the 1904 Syllabus
Biographical details
Born(1875-01-22)January 22, 1875
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 1939(1939-06-30) (aged 64)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1893, 1895–1896Dartmouth
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1897-1900Phillips Exeter Academy (NH)
1901–1902Dartmouth
1903–1905Northwestern
Head coaching record
Overall41–8–5 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Western (1903)

Walter Edwin McCornack (January 22, 1875 – June 30, 1939) was an American football player, coach, and lawyer. He served as the head football coach at Dartmouth College from 1901 to 1902 and at Northwestern University from 1903 to 1905, compiling a career college football coaching record of 41–8–5. McCornack's record at Northwestern was 26–5–4. His winning percentage of .800 is the highest in Northwestern Wildcats football program history.