William McAlmon

William A. McAlmon (June 19, 1889 – January 4, 1917) was an American football player and coach. He played college football as a halfback at the University of Minnesota from 1911 to 1913.[1] McAlmon Served as the head football coach at Grinnell College from 1915 to 1916, compiling a record of 13–2. McAlmon died on January 4, 1917, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after suffering from diabetes.[2]

William McAlmon
Biographical details
Born(1889-06-19)June 19, 1889
Dell Rapids, South Dakota
DiedJanuary 4, 1917(1917-01-04) (aged 27)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Playing career
1911–1913Minnesota
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1915–1916Grinnell
Head coaching record
Overall13–2
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-Western (1913)

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Grinnell Pioneers (Independent) (1915–1916)
1915 Grinnell 6–1
1916 Grinnell 7–1
Grinnell: 13–2
Total:13–2
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References
  1. "Football at Minnesota: The Story of Thirty Years' Contests on the Gridiron". General Alumni Association of the University of Minnesota. 1914. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  2. "Football Coach Dead—William A. McAlmon, Grinnell Tutor, Succumbs to Diabetes". Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon. Associated Press. January 5, 1917. p. 6. Retrieved July 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com .
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