Henry Canine

Henry Edison Canine (July 28, 1901 – June 12, 1939) was an American football coach and physical education instructor. Canine received national recognition from his master's thesis, where he advocated for a lighter-weight discus in high school competition. His suggestion was adopted by the National High School Athletic Association.[1]

Henry Canine
Biographical details
Born(1901-07-28)July 28, 1901
Emmetsburg, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJune 12, 1939(1939-06-12) (aged 37)
Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1925–1926Idaho
Basketball
1924–1926Idaho
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1938Adams State
Head coaching record
Overall1–4–1

Canine was the second head football coach at Adams State College—now known as Adams State University—in Alamosa, Colorado and he held that position for the 1938 season. His coaching record at Adams State was 1–4–1.[2]

Canine played at the collegiate level at the University of Idaho. He married Mary Hagen in June 1928.[3] Before going to the college level, Canine coached at the high school level in Aledo, Illinois for 11 years while also teaching mathematics.[1]

Canine died on June 12, 1939, the summer after his first year of coaching at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.[4]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Adams State Grizzlies (Independent) (1938)
1938 Adams State 1–4–1
Adams State: 1–4–1
Total:1–4–1

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References
  1. "Henry E. Canine resigns as mentor at high school in Aledo". The Daily Times (Davenport, Iowa). August 30, 1938. Retrieved December 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. College Football Data Warehouse Archived January 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Adams State Grizzlies all-time coaching records
  3. "Coach dies at clinic". The Rock Island Argus (Rock Island, Illinois). July 12, 1939. p. 16. Retrieved December 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Henry C. Canine funeral here". The Burley Herald (Burley, Idaho). July 20, 1939. p. 1. Retrieved December 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Adams State Game by Game Results". Archived from the original on February 6, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
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