John L. Rothacher

John Louis Rothacher (November 1, 1886 – August 26, 1962) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts from 1924 to 1936, compiling a record of 66–29–12.[1] Rothacher played football at Springfield from 1911 to 1913 as a guard before graduating in 1914.[2]

John L. Rothacher
Rothacher pictured in The Massasoit 1925, Springfield College yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1886-11-01)November 1, 1886
Alton, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1962(1962-08-27) (aged 75)
Alton, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1911–1913Springfield
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1924–1936Springfield
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1924–1937Springfield
Head coaching record
Overall66–29–12

Rothacher died on August 26, 1962, in Alton, Illinois.[3]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Springfield Red and White / Gymnasts (Independent) (1924–1936)
1924 Springfield 4–2–1
1925 Springfield 6–1–1
1926 Springfield 6–2
1927 Springfield 7–0–2
1928 Springfield 5–4
1929 Springfield 5–2–2
1930 Springfield 8–1
1931 Springfield 5–2
1932 Springfield 5–2–1
1933 Springfield 3–4–1
1934 Springfield 2–3–3
1935 Springfield 6–3
1936 Springfield 4–3–1
Springfield: 66–29–12
Total:66–29–12

References
  1. Who's Who in American Sports. National Biographical Society. 1928. p. 703. Retrieved March 22, 2018 – via Internet Archive.
  2. "Jack Rothacher Resigns Post As Springfield Football Coach". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. Associated Press. April 30, 1937. p. 22. Retrieved April 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com open access.
  3. "John L. Rothacher". Fort Lauderdale News. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. August 26, 1962. p. 8. Retrieved April 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com open access.
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