Alcott Neary

Edward Alcott Neary (February 6, 1892 – July 28, 1941) was an American football and basketball player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at the University of Rochester in 1916 and 1919 and was head coach of the school's basketball team during the 1918–19 season.[2] Prior to coaching at Rochester, Neary served as the head basketball coach at Fordham University during the 1914–15 season.[3] Neary died on July 28, 1941, in Rochester, New York, after suffering from heat-induced heart failure in his parked car.[4]

Alcott Neary
Biographical details
Born(1892-02-06)February 6, 1892
Gouverneur, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 28, 1941(1941-07-28) (aged 49)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1912–1913Rochester (NY)
Basketball
1910–1913Rochester (NY)
Position(s)Quarterback (football)
Forward (basketball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1916Rochester (NY)
1919Rochester (NY)
Basketball
1914–1915Fordham
1918–1919Rochester (NY)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1914–1915Fordham
Head coaching record
Overall9–6–2 (football)
19–25 (basketball)

Head coaching record

Football
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Rochester Yellowjackets (Independent) (1916)
1916 Rochester 6–3
Rochester Yellowjackets (Independent) (1919)
1919 Rochester 3–3–2
Rochester: 9–6–2
Total:9–6–2

References
  1. Annual Catalogue. University of Rochester. 1913. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. "All-Time Coaching Records" (PDF). University of Rochester. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  3. "Alcott Neary". Sports-Reference. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  4. "Alcott Neary Rites Slated On Wednesday". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. July 29, 1941. p. 13. Retrieved December 1, 2018 – via Newspapers.com open access.
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