William Martin Smallwood
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 30, 1873 Warsaw, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 1949 (aged 76) Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University Harvard University |
| Playing career | |
| 1896–1899 | Syracuse |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1898 | Allegheny |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 4–4 |
William Martin Smallwood (April 30, 1873 – November 21, 1949) was an American biologist and professor at Syracuse University.[1] From 1898 to 1902 he taught at Allegheny College.
Education
[edit]Smallwood earned his B.A. and master's degree from Syracuse University and earned his PhD at Harvard University in 1902. He played for Syracuse Orange football from 1896 to 1899.[2]
Academic career
[edit]In 1902 he was named professor of comparative anatomy at Syracuse. In 1921 he was name head of the zoology department where he remained until being name professor emeritus in 1943.[3] Smallwood died in 1949.[4] He was elected a Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[3]
Coaching career
[edit]While at Allegheny College, he also served as the head coach for the American football team during the 1898 season with a record of 4–4.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "SNAC Cooperative".
- ^ "Syracuse University Football Letterwinners". Syracuse University Athletics. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Dr. W. M. Smallwood dies, SU Professor Emeritus".
- ^ Wyoming Post gazette, December 1, 1949, page 5.
- ^ DeLassus, David. "Allegheny Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
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