Clarence Kenney

Clarence John "Pike" Kenney (January 13, 1882 – November 28, 1950) was an American college football player and coach.[1][2] He played college football at Marquette University before transferring as a medical student to the Saint Louis University. Kenney was an outstanding halfback and captain of the 1906 Saint Louis Blue and White football team when his teammate, Bradbury Robinson, completed the first legal forward pass to Jack Schneider in the history of American football on September 5 against Carroll in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Kenney served as head football coach at Creighton University in 1908,[3] where his team went 3–3–2. He returned to Marquette in 1910 as an assistant coach and served as the head football coach there for one season in 1912, compiling a record of 3–4.[4]

Clarence Kenney
Biographical details
Born(1882-01-13)January 13, 1882
Mequon, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 1950(1950-11-28) (aged 68)
Houma, Louisiana, U.S.
Playing career
1905–1906Saint Louis
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1908Creighton
1910Marquette (assistant)
1912Marquette
Head coaching record
Overall6–7–2

A native of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Kenney served during World War I as a medical major in the 32nd Division of the United States Army. He died on November 28, 1950, in Houma, Louisiana, following a long illness.[5]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Creighton Blue and White (Independent) (1908)
1908 Creighton 3–3–2
Creighton: 3–3–2
Marquette Blue and Gold (Independent) (1912)
1912 Marquette 3–4
Marquette: 3–4
Total:6–7–2

References

  1. Red Arrow Club of Milwaukee (1940). Red Arrow News-record. Red Arrow Club of Milwaukee, Incorporated.
  2. Bruce, W.G. (1922). History of Milwaukee, City and County. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company.
  3. Creighton University School of Law, Creighton University, The Creighton Brief, page 92, 1909
  4. "Former Captain to Help Coach Eleven". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, Wisconsin. August 30, 1910. p. 7. Retrieved December 20, 2016 via Newspapers.com open access.
  5. "Former Marquette Grid Coach Kenney Dies". Marshfield News-Herald. Marshfield, Wisconsin. Associated Press. November 30, 1950. p. 15. Retrieved April 22, 2019 via Newspapers.com open access.


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