John W. Fuhrer
 Fuhrer pictured in the 1906 Doane football team photo | |
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
April 11, 1880[1] La Harpe, Illinois |
| Died |
July 24, 1972 (aged 92) Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Alma mater | Doane College (1906) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1904–1907 | Doane |
| 1909–1914, 1918 | Pittsburg State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 39–33–2 |
John William Fuhrer (April 11, 1880 – July 24, 1972) was a college football coach.
Athletic career
Fuhrer competed in the men's triple jump at the 1904 Summer Olympics, where he placed fourth.[2]
Coaching career
Doane
Furher was the tenth head football coach for the Doane College Tigers located in Crete, Nebraska and he held that position for four seasons, from 1904 until 1907. His coaching record at Doane was 13 wins, 11 losses, and 0 ties.[3]
In 1971, a gymnasium at Doane College was named after Fuhrer, with him present at the dedication.[4]
Pittsburg State
Fuhrer was the second head coach for the Pittsburg State Gorrilas in Pittsburg, Kansas. He coached from 1909 through 1914, and then returned for the 1917 season for a total of 7 seasons. His teams posted a record of 26 wins, 22 losses, and 2 ties.[5]
On November 27, 1913 in a game against the Southwestern College Moundbuilders coached by Fred Clapp, Fuhrer officially launched a formal protest against the appearance of an African American player.[6]
Death
Fuhrer died on July 24, 1972, aged 92.[7]
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doane Tigers (Independent) (1904–1907) | |||||||||
| 1904 | Doane | 5–2 | |||||||
| 1905 | Doane | 5–1 | |||||||
| 1906 | Doane | 2–3 | |||||||
| 1907 | Doane | 1–5 | |||||||
| Doane: | 13–11 | ||||||||
| Pittsburg State Gorillas (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1909–1918) | |||||||||
| 1909 | Pittsburg State | 2–2–1 | |||||||
| 1910 | Pittsburg State | 6–3 | |||||||
| 1911 | Pittsburg State | 6–3 | |||||||
| 1912 | Pittsburg State | 4–4 | |||||||
| 1913 | Pittsburg State | 4–2–1 | |||||||
| 1914 | Pittsburg State | 1–7 | |||||||
| 1918 | Pittsburg State | 3–1 | |||||||
| Pittsburg State: | 26–22–2 | ||||||||
| Total: | 39–33–2 | ||||||||
| National championship Conference title Conference division title | |||||||||
References
- ↑
- ↑ Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (September 2013). "John W. Fuhrer Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
- ↑ Doane College coaching records
- ↑ "L.B. Andrew Is Guest At Dedication", Northwest Arkansas Times, Tuesday, May 19, 1970, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Of America
- ↑ Pittsburg State Gorrillas Football Media Guide
- ↑ New York Times "Protest Negro Football Player" November 21, 1913
- ↑ "John Fuhrer, 1906 Doane Grad, And Crete Native, Dies Monday", The Crete News, July 27, 1972