Albert Simmonds

Albert Price Simmonds (October 29, 1875 – November 13, 1953) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Louisiana State University (LSU) for two seasons from 1894 to 1895, the second and third seasons in the LSU Tigers football program's existence, compiling a record of 5–1.[1] Simmons was a graduate of Yale University. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1875 and later was an insurance agent in New York City.[2][3][4] In 1951, at the age of 76, Simmonds was working for the Hygienic Phone Service.[5] He died on November 13, 1953.[6][7]

"Albert Simmons" redirects here. For the Image Comics character, see Spawn (character).
Albert Simmonds
Simmonds wearing his Yale jersey in an 1895 photo at LSU
Biographical details
Born(1875-10-29)October 29, 1875
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedNovember 13, 1953(1953-11-13) (aged 78)
New York, New York, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1894–1895LSU
Head coaching record
Overall5–1

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
LSU Tigers (Independent) (1894–1895)
1894 LSU 2–1
1895 LSU 3–0
LSU: 5–1
Total:5–1

References
  1. "LSU Year-by-Year Records" (PDF). lsusports.net. p. 107. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-01-19. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  2. Hayden, Henry Rodgers; MacKay, G. Reid (1 January 1908). "Cyclopedia of Insurance in the United States". Index Publishing Company. Retrieved 15 June 2016 – via Google Books.
  3. Zhulin, Denis Larionov & Alexander. "Read the eBook Biographical directory of the state of New York, 1900 by Biographical Directory Co online for free (page 140 of 179)". Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  4. "Quindecennial Record of the Class of 1896, Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University". R.S. Peck & Company. 1 January 1912. Retrieved 15 June 2016 – via Google Books.
  5. "The Phi Gamma Delta". Board of Trustees of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. 1 January 1951. Retrieved 15 June 2016 – via Google Books.
  6. "Army, Navy, Air Force Journal". Army and Navy Journal Incorporated. 1 January 1953. Retrieved 15 June 2016 – via Google Books.
  7. "The Bee from Danville, Virginia · Page 3". Retrieved 15 June 2016.
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