M. Delmar Ritchie

Marion Delmar Ritchie (1875 – May 24, 1916) was an American football coach and physician. He served as the head football coach at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania for one season, in 1898, compiling a record of 4–4–2.[1]

M. Delmar Ritchie
Biographical details
Born1875
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 24, 1916
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Playing career
1893Dickinson
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898Franklin & Marshall
1899Gettysburg
Head coaching record
Overall8–7–2

Ritchie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1875. A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he played college football as a halfback at Dickinson College in 1893.[2] Ritchie also attended Lafayette College before graduating from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1899. Thereafter he practiced medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ritchie died at his home in Pittsburgh on May 24, 1916.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Franklin & Marshall Diplomats (Independent) (1898)
1898 Franklin & Marshall 4–4–2
Franklin & Marshall: 4–4–2
Gettysburg Bullets (Independent) (1899)
1899 Gettysburg 4–3
Gettysburg: 4–3
Total:8–7–2
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References

  1. DeLassus, David. "Franklin & Marshall Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
  2. "Athletic Notes". Harrisburg Daily Independent. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. October 6, 1893. p. 5. Retrieved July 23, 2017 via Newspapers.com .
  3. "Dr. M. Delmar Ritchie". Pittsburgh Daily Post. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. May 25, 1916. p. 7. Retrieved July 23, 2017 via Newspapers.com .
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