William McCracken

William McCracken
Biographical details
Born(1864-04-11)April 11, 1864
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJune 13, 1940(1940-06-13) (aged 75–76)
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Playing career
1891–1892Geneva
1894Geneva
Position(s)Guard, tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1890–1896Geneva
1904Northern State Normal (MI)
Head coaching record
Overall19–19–1

William C. McCracken (April 11, 1864 – June 13, 1940) was an American college football coach and educator.[1] He served as the head football coach at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania from 1890 to 1896 and Northern State Normal School—now known as Northern Michigan University–in Marquette, Michigan in 1904, compiling a career coaching record of 19–19–1. McCracken chaired the chemistry department at Western Michigan University—in Kalamazoo, Michigan for many years and served as the school's acting president in 1922–23.

  1. ^ Science "Scientific Notes And News" June 21, 1940