Larry Vorhis

Lawrence Folsom Vorhis (1888 – December 1, 1918) was an American college football player and coach. He played football for the Penn State from 1906 to 1909 and was selected as a first-team All-American in 1909. Vorhis served as the head football coach at Wesleyan University from 1910 to 1911, compiling a record of 8–8–2.

Larry Vorhis
Biographical details
Born1888
Died(1918-12-01)December 1, 1918
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1906–1909Penn State
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1910–1911Wesleyan
Head coaching record
Overall8–8–2

Athlete

Vorhis played football for Penn State from 1906 to 1909. He was the team's quarterback and also handled drop kicking responsibilities. He was selected as a first-team All-American in 1909 by the New York Herald (as an end), New York Mail (as a quarterback), William B. Hanna in the New York Sun, the Philadelphia Press (as a quarterback) and the Philadelphia Public Ledger.[1][2]

Coach

After graduating from Penn State, Vorhis served as the head football coach at Wesleyan University in 1910 and 1911.[3] In his two seasons as Wesleyan's head football coach, Vorhis compiled a record of 8–8–2.[4] In December 1911, Vorhis announced that he would not return to Wesleyan in 1912. He stated that he intended to operate a sugar plantation in Alabama.[5]

Death

Vorhis died on December 1, 1918, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, following a short illness.[6]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Wesleyan Methodists (Independent) (1910–1911)
1910 Wesleyan 4–4–1
1911 Wesleyan 4–4–1
Wesleyan: 8–8–2
Total:8–8–2

References
  1. Spalding Official Football Guide for 1910
  2. "Larry Vorhis of State Is Honored In East". The Pittsburgh Press. November 30, 1909. Retrieved January 6, 2020 – via Google News.
  3. "Vorhis Will Lead Wesleyan Football: His Success Last Year Brings Him Reappointment". Hartford Courant. May 2, 1911.
  4. "All-Time Coaching Records". Wesleyan University. Archived from the original on June 1, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
  5. "Larry Vorhis Will Not Again Coach Wesleyan". The Pittsburgh Press. December 27, 1911. Retrieved January 6, 2020 – via Google News.
  6. "Former Athlete Dies". Scranton Tribune. Scranton, Pennsylvania. December 3, 1918. p. 10. Retrieved January 6, 2020 – via Newspapers.com open access.
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