William Houghton (American football)

William G. "Bud" Houghton (November 14, 1908 – October 18, 2001) was an American football coach in Ohio. He served as the head football coach at the University of Akron from 1948 to 1951, compiling a record of 7–27–1. Houghton graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1933. He was an assistant football coach under Paul Brown at Massillon Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio and succeeded him as head coach when Brown moved to Ohio State University in 1941. Upon resigning as football coach at Akron in 1951, Houghton noted his "poor record" and business opportunities.[1]

William Houghton
Biographical details
Born(1908-11-14)November 14, 1908
Mingo Junction, Ohio, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 2001(2001-10-18) (aged 92)
Sedona, Arizona, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1933–1940Massillon Wash. HS (OH) (asst)
1941Massillon Wash. HS (OH)
1948–1951Akron
Head coaching record
Overall7–27–1 (college)

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Akron Zippers/Zips (Ohio Athletic Conference) (1948–1951)
1948 Akron 2–61–413th
1949 Akron 2–6–10–3–112th
1950 Akron 2–71–310th
1951 Akron 1–81–39th
Akron: 7–27–13–13–1
Total:7–27–1

References

  1. "Akron Football Coach Resigns". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. November 10, 1951. Retrieved December 15, 2010 via Google News.
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