Fred Martinelli

Fred Martinelli (February 15, 1929 – May 15, 2021)[1] was an American football player and coach. He served as head football coach at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio from 1959 to 1993, compiling a record of 217–119–12. Martinelli was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2002.

Fred Martinelli
Biographical details
Born(1929-02-15)February 15, 1929
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 2021(2021-05-15) (aged 92)
Ashland, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
1948–1950Otterbein
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1951–1955Belleville HS (OH)
1956–1958Bryan HS (OH)
1959–1993Ashland
Head coaching record
Overall217–119–12 (college)
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA D-II playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
5 Mid-Ohio (1960, 1962–1965)
5 HCC (1980, 1982, 1984–1986)
Awards
5× Mid-Ohio Coach of the Year (1960, 1962–1965)
5× HCC Coach of the Year (1980, 1982, 1984–1986)
MIFC Coach of the Year (1993)
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2002 (profile)

Following his graduation from Otterbein College in 1951, Martinelli became the head football coach at Bellville High School in Bellville, Ohio. At Bellville, he led his football teams to 28–16 record in five seasons and also coached basketball and baseball. He resigned from Bellville in 1956 to become the head football coach at Bryan High School in Bryan, Ohio.[2]

Head coaching record

College
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Ashland Eagles (Mid-Ohio League / Mid-Ohio Conference) (1959–1965)
1959 Ashland 4–3–23–1–1T–2nd
1960 Ashland 6–34–1T–1st
1961 Ashland 3–62–3T–3rd
1962 Ashland 4–4–12–1T–1st
1963 Ashland 9–13–01st
1964 Ashland 6–33–01st
1965 Ashland 7–1–13–01st
Ashland Eagles (NCAA College Division / Division III independent) (1966–1977)
1966 Ashland 5–3–2
1967 Ashland 8–0–1
1968 Ashland 8–2
1969 Ashland 5–3–1
1970 Ashland 4–6
1971 Ashland 6–4
1972 Ashland 11–0
1973 Ashland 7–3
1974 Ashland 5–5
1975 Ashland 4–6
1976 Ashland 6–4
1977 Ashland 6–4
Ashland Eagles (Heartland Collegiate Conference) (1978–1989)
1978 Ashland 2–81–0NA
1979 Ashland 3–60–1NA
1980 Ashland 6–3–15–2T–1st
1981 Ashland 6–45–2T–3rd
1982 Ashland 8–36–11st
1983 Ashland 5–52–4T–4th
1984 Ashland 6–3–15–0–11st
1985 Ashland 6–45–1T–1st
1986 Ashland 9–26–01stL NCAA Division II First Round
1987 Ashland 7–2–13–1–12nd
1988 Ashland 6–42–23rd
1989 Ashland 6–42–2T–2nd
Ashland Eagles (Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference) (1990–1993)
1990 Ashland 7–3–17–3T–2nd
1991 Ashland 9–28–2T–2nd
1992 Ashland 8–37–35th
1993 Ashland 9–27–22nd
Ashland: 217–119–1291–32–3
Total:217–119–12

See also

References
  1. "Hall of Famer Dr. Fred Martinelli passes away at 92". Archived from the original on 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  2. "BellvilleHigh Football Tutor Takes New Job". Mansfield News Journal. Mansfield, Ohio. April 14, 1956. p. 20. Retrieved April 21, 2019 – via Newspapers.com open access.
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