Robert Wood (coach)
Robert Simpson Wood (1887 – April 20, 1949) was an American college football coach and mayor of Athens, Ohio. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Ohio University, from 1909 to 1910, compiling a record of 2–10–3.[1] He later served as the mayor of Athens from 1930 to 1931.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1887 Athens, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 1949 (aged 61–62) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1906 | Ohio |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1909–1910 | Ohio |
| 1920–1921 | Ohio (assistant) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 2–10–3 |
Wood died on April 20, 1949, at his sister-in-law's home in Columbus, Ohio.[2]
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Green and White (Independent) (1909–1910) | |||||||||
| 1909 | Ohio | 2–4–2 | |||||||
| 1910 | Ohio | 0–6–1 | |||||||
| Ohio: | 2–10–3 | ||||||||
| Total: | 2–10–3 | ||||||||
References
- "Football Media Guide" (PDF). Ohio Bobcats. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- "Former O Ohio U. Coach, Mayor of Athens, Dies". The Marion Star. Marion, Ohio. Associated Press. April 20, 1949. p. 9. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com
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