Edgar Holt (American football)

Edgar Garrison Holt (July 2, 1874 – April 19, 1924) was an American football coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign from 1901 to 1902, compiling a record of 18–4–1.[2] Holt was born on July 2, 1874, in Lawrence, Massachusetts.[3]

Edgar Holt
Biographical details
Born(1874-07-02)July 2, 1874
Lawrence, Massachusetts
DiedApril 19, 1924(1924-04-19) (aged 49)
Playing career
1893–1895Princeton
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1901–1902Illinois
Head coaching record
Overall18–4–1

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Illinois Fighting Illini (Western Conference) (1901–1902)
1901 Illinois 8–24–24th
1902 Illinois 10–2–14–24th
Illinois: 18–4–18–4
Total:18–4–1
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References

  1. Whalen, J. (1991). Gridiron Days Now Gone: The Heyday of 19 Former Consensus Top-20 College Football Programs. McFarland. ISBN 9780899506470. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  2. "Edgar G. Holt Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved June 13, 2010.
  3. Pearson, Mike (July 2, 2017). "Illini Legends, Lists and Lore: Edgar Holt". The News-Gazette. Champaign, Illinois. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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