William Handlin

William Clyde Handlin (April 11, 1885 – January 12, 1953) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 1916, compiling a record of 2–3.[1] Handlin was a graduate of the University of Illinois and later served as the superintendent of schools at New Holland, Illinois.[2] He taught science and coaches sports at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Illinois from 1911 to 1916. After working overseas with the YMCA during World War I, Handlin return to Lincoln High School in 1919 as principal. He served in that capacity until his death there on January 12, 1953.[3]

William Handlin
Biographical details
Born(1885-04-11)April 11, 1885
Mount Pulaski, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 12, 1953(1953-01-12) (aged 67)
Lincoln, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materIllinois
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1916Pacific (OR)
Head coaching record
Overall2–3

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Pacific Badgers (Independent) (1916)
1916 Pacific 2–3
Pacific: 2–3
Total:2–3

References

  1. "2015 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Pacific University Athletics. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. The Semi-centennial Alumni Record of the University of Illinois. University of Illinois. 1918. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. "W. C. Handlin, Principal in Lincoln, Dies". The Decatur Herald. Decatur, Illinois. January 13, 1953. p. 4. Retrieved July 13, 2019 via Newspapers.com open access.
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