Marshall Newell
American football player and coach (1871–1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marshall "Ma" Newell (April 2, 1871 – December 24, 1897) was an American football player and coach, "beloved by all those who knew him" and nicknamed "Ma" for the guidance he gave younger athletes.[1] After his sudden and early death, Harvard University's Newell Boathouse was built in his memory. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1957.
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Biographical details | |
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Born | (1871-04-02)April 2, 1871 Clifton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | December 24, 1897(1897-12-24) (aged 26) Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Playing career | |
1890–1893 | Harvard |
Position(s) | Tackle |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1894–1895 | Cornell |
1896 | Tufts |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 9–8–2 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards | |
4× Consensus All-American (1890–1893) | |
College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1957 (profile) | |
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