Fred Roberts (American football coach)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1875 |
| Died | July 28, 1959 (aged 83) Caldwell, Kansas |
| Playing career | |
| 1901 | Oklahoma |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1901 | Oklahoma |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 3–2 |
Fred W. Roberts (November 16, 1875 – July 28, 1959) was an American football player and coach from Wellington, Kansas. He served as the University of Oklahoma's third head football coach. He coached the Sooners during the 1901 season and led the team to a 3–2 record.[1] He quit after that first year to farm, but he was always ready to appear at a big game if the team needed a halfback.[2]
Roberts died at his home in Caldwell, Kansas on July 28, 1959, at the age of 83.[3]
Head coaching record[]
| Year | Team | Overall | Bowl/playoffs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Sooners (Independent) (1901) | |||||||||
| 1901 | Oklahoma | 3–2 | |||||||
| Oklahoma: | 3–2 | ||||||||
| Total: | 3–2 | ||||||||
References[]
- ^ "Fred Roberts". SoonerStats.com. Retrieved March 9, 2007.
- ^ Levy, David W. (2005). The University of Oklahoma: A History, Volume 1 - 1890-1917. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 0-8061-3703-7.
- ^ "Four alumni honored for Wellington High School Wall of Recognition". Wellington Daily News. May 10, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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