W. H. Bannard

William Heath Bannard (March 6, 1875 – March 22, 1913)[1] was an American football player and coach. He served as the fifth head football coach at Northwestern University, coaching one season in 1898 and compiling a record of 9–4–1.[2] He is the author of "Football: How to Play the Game", published in 1905.[3] He died of Bright's disease in 1913.

W. H. Bannard
Biographical details
Born(1875-03-06)March 6, 1875
Plainfield, New Jersey
DiedMarch 22, 1913(1913-03-22) (aged 38)
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Playing career
1894–1897Princeton
Position(s)Halfback, punter
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898Northwestern
Head coaching record
Overall9–4–1

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Northwestern Purple (Western Conference) (1898)
1898 Northwestern 9–4–10–47th
Northwestern: 9–4–10–4
Total:9–4–1
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