Frank Johnson (American football) explained

Frank Jonhnson
Birth Date:c. 1869/1870
Death Date:November 30, 1890 (aged 21)
Death Place:Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Player Years1:1887–1890
Player Team1:Richmond
Coach Years1:1889
Coach Team1:Richmond
Overall Record:1–2

Frank C. Johnson (c. 1869/1870 – November 30, 1890) was an American football player and coach. He was the fourth head football at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, serving for season, in 1889 season, and compiling a record of 1–2.[1]

Johnson died of a malaria or typhoid fever at the home of his father, a prominent jeweler, in 1890.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/atlantic10/richmond/coaching_records.php Richmond Coaching Records
  2. Web site: Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, December 02, 1890, Image 5. 2 December 1890.
  3. Web site: The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, December 02, 1890, Image 4. 2 December 1890. 4.
  4. Web site: The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, December 02, 1890, Image 1. 2 December 1890.