Albert Hansen should not be confused with Hans Christian Albert Hansen.
| Albert Hansen | |
| Birth Date: | 13 December 1871 |
| Birth Place: | Dodge County, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Harlan, Iowa, U.S. |
| Player Years1: | 1896–1898 |
| Player Team1: | Nebraska |
| Player Years2: | 1899 |
| Player Team2: | Kansas State |
| Player Positions: | Guard |
| Coach Years1: | 1899 |
| Coach Team1: | Kansas State |
| Overall Record: | 2–3 |
Albert Hansen (December 13, 1871 – 1943) was an American college football player, coach, and politician.[1] He served as the fourth head football coach at Kansas State Agricultural College, now Kansas State University, holding the position for one season in 1899 and compiling a record of 2–3. Hansen was later elected to the Iowa House of Representatives.
Hansen was born in Dodge County, Nebraska, in 1871. In 1899, he graduated from the University of Nebraska, where he also lettered for three seasons playing left guard on the football team.[2] After graduation, Hansen was hired as the fourth head football coach at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. He held that position for the 1899 season, posting a record of 2–3. Hansen also played with the Kansas State team in most of its games.[2]
Hansen left coaching after one season and moved to Harlan, Iowa, where he purchased the Harlan American newspaper.[1] In 1912, Hansen was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent Shelby County, Iowa. He served in the House from 1913 to 1915 as a Democrat.[3]