George Denman (American football): Difference between revisions

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| coach_years7 = 1902–1903

| coach_years7 = 1902–1903

| coach_team7 = [[Michigan State Spartans baseball|Michigan Agricultural]]

| coach_team7 = [[Michigan State Spartans baseball|Michigan Agricultural]]

| admin_years1 = 1901–1902

| admin_team1 = [[Michigan State Spartans|Michigan Agricultural]]

| overall_record = 11–11–2 (college football)<br>11–0 (college basketball)<br>9–15–1 (college baseball)

| overall_record = 11–11–2 (college football)<br>11–0 (college basketball)<br>9–15–1 (college baseball)

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Denman began his higher education during the 1893–94 academic year at [[Union College]] in [[Schenectady, New York]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Annual Catalogue of Union University|year=1890–1891|publisher=Union University|page=29|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FHTOAAAAMAAJ}}</ref> He later attended [[Williams College]] in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. He was a member of the senior class during the 1897–98 academic year,<ref>{{cite book|title=Catalogue of Williams College|year=1897–1898|publisher=Williams College|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SKg4AAAAMAAJ|page=83}}</ref> and received his degree in 1898.

Denman began his higher education during the 1893–94 academic year at [[Union College]] in [[Schenectady, New York]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Annual Catalogue of Union University|year=1890–1891|publisher=Union University|page=29|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FHTOAAAAMAAJ}}</ref> He later attended [[Williams College]] in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. He was a member of the senior class during the 1897–98 academic year,<ref>{{cite book|title=Catalogue of Williams College|year=1897–1898|publisher=Williams College|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SKg4AAAAMAAJ|page=83}}</ref> and received his degree in 1898.

In 1899, Denman coached the football team at Auburn High School in his hometown of [[Auburn, New York]].<ref>{{cite news |author=<!–Staff writer(s); no by-line.–> |title=Football Notes |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle/187409865/ |newspaper=[[Democrat and Chronicle]] |location=[[Rochester, New York]] |date=September 23, 1899 |page=19 |access-date=December 24, 2025 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] {{Open access}} }}</ref> That fall he also played a [[Halfback (American football)|halfback]] for the [[1899 Columbia Blue and White football team]]. The following year, he coached football at [[Central University of Kentucky|Central University]] in [[Richmond, Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite news |author=<!–Staff writer(s); no by-line.–> |title=Richmond Has A Strong Team |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal/187410142/ |newspaper=[[Courier Journal|The Courier-Journal]] |location=[[Louisville, Kentucky]] |date=October 18, 1900 |page=8 |access-date=December 24, 2025 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] {{Open access}} }}</ref>

In 1900, he was living in [[Auburn, New York]], and working as a teacher.<ref name=C00/>

He served as the third head football coach at Michigan Agricultural College, now known as [[Michigan State University]], from 1901 to 1902, compiling a record of 7–9–1. Denman was also the second head basketball coach at Michigan Agricultural from 1901 to 1903, tallying a mark of 11–0, and the head coach of Michigan Agricultural’s baseball team from 1902 to 1903, where his record was 9–15–1.

as the at Michigan Agricultural known as [[Michigan State University]], from 1901 to 1902, compiling a record of 7–9–1. Denman was also the second head basketball coach at Michigan Agricultural from 1901 to 1903, tallying a mark of 11–0, and the head coach of Michigan Agricultural’s baseball team from 1902 to 1903, where his record was 9–15–1.

In 1905, he was instructor of French and Latin at the Central University in [[Lexington, Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite book|title=General Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates of Williams College|year=1905|publisher=Williams College|page=144|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YRJBAAAAIAAJ}}</ref>

In 1905, he was instructor of French and Latin at the Central University in [[Lexington, Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite book|title=General Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates of Williams College|year=1905|publisher=Williams College|page=144|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YRJBAAAAIAAJ}}</ref>

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In 1913, Denman was an instructor of Latin at the Mackenzie School in [[Dobbs Ferry, New York]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Advertisement for Mackenzie School|newspaper=The Independent: A Weekly Magazine, volume 75|date=September 25, 1913|page=vii|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6Pi0AAAAMAAJ&q=denman}}</ref>

In 1913, Denman was an instructor of Latin at the Mackenzie School in [[Dobbs Ferry, New York]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Advertisement for Mackenzie School|newspaper=The Independent: A Weekly Magazine, volume 75|date=September 25, 1913|page=vii|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6Pi0AAAAMAAJ&q=denman}}</ref>

Denman was married to Emma Blanche Babbitt, the daughter of a physician and surgeon from [[Auburn, New York]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Builders of Our Nation|page=48|year=1914|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a_URAAAAYAAJ}}</ref>

Denman was married to Emma Blanche Babbitt, the daughter of a physician and surgeon from Auburn, New York.<ref>{{cite news|title=Builders of Our Nation|page=48|year=1914|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a_URAAAAYAAJ}}</ref>

In September 1918, Denman wrote in a draft registration card that he was a resident of [[Auburn, New York]]. He listed his present occupation as the athletic director and a teacher at the [[Williston Northampton School|Williston Seminary]] (now known as the Williston Northampton School) at [[Easthampton, Massachusetts]].<ref>Draft Registration Card for George Edward Denman, born March 23, 1874. Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration Location: Cayuga County, New York; Roll: 1712042; Draft Board: 0.</ref> At the time of the [[1920 United States census]], Denman was living in Easthampton with his wife, Blanche. His occupation was listed as a professor at a seminary.<ref>Census entry for George E. Denman, age 45. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: Easthampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_704; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 147; File: 957.</ref>

In September 1918, Denman wrote in a draft registration card that he was a resident of Auburn, New York. He listed his present occupation as the athletic director and a teacher at the [[Williston Northampton School|Williston Seminary]] (now known as the Williston Northampton School) at [[Easthampton, Massachusetts]].<ref>Draft Registration Card for George Edward Denman, born March 23, 1874. Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration Location: Cayuga County, New York; Roll: 1712042; Draft Board: 0.</ref> At the time of the [[1920 United States census]], Denman was living in Easthampton with his wife, Blanche. His occupation was listed as a professor at a seminary.<ref>Census entry for George E. Denman, age 45. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: Easthampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_704; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 147; File: 957.</ref>

By 1930, Denman had moved to [[Pottstown, Pennsylvania]], where he was a teacher at [[The Hill School]]. As of 1932, Denman and his wife were living in Pottstown.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dinner at Auburn|newspaper=Syracuse Herald|date=August 28, 1932}}</ref> His wife, Blanche, died on March 17, 1948, at [[Auburn, New York]]. Denman died on June 5, 1952.<ref>{{cite news |last=Paddock |first=Charley |title=Former Coach Dies |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85829341/democrat-and-chronicle/ |newspaper=[[Democrat and Chronicle]] |location=[[Rochester, New York]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=June 6, 1952 |page=40 |access-date=September 23, 2021 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] {{Open access}} }}</ref> He and his wife are buried at [[Fort Hill Cemetery]] in Auburn, New York.

By 1930, Denman had moved to [[Pottstown, Pennsylvania]], where he was a teacher at [[The Hill School]]. As of 1932, Denman and his wife were living in Pottstown.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dinner at Auburn|newspaper=Syracuse Herald|date=August 28, 1932}}</ref> His wife, Blanche, died on March 17, 1948, at [[, New York]] June 5, 1952.<ref>{{cite news |= |title=Former Coach Dies |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85829341/democrat-and-chronicle/ |newspaper=[[Democrat and Chronicle]] |location=[[Rochester, New York]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=June 6, 1952 |page=40 |access-date=September 23, 2021 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] {{Open access}} }}</ref> He and his wife are buried at [[Fort Hill Cemetery]] in Auburn, New York.

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==Head coaching record==

American teacher and football, basketball and baseball coach

George Edward Denman (March 23, 1874 – June 5, 1952) was an American teacher and football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as the third head football coach at Michigan Agricultural College, now known as Michigan State University, from 1901 to 1902, compiling a record of 7–9–1. Bemies was also the second head basketball coach at Michigan Agricultural from 1901 to 1903, tallying a mark of 11–0, and the head coach of Michigan Agricultural’s baseball team from 1902 to 1903, where his record was 9–15–1.

Biography

Denman was born in March 1874 in New York. His father, Edmond Denman, was an immigrant from England who worked as a day laborer. His mother, Maria Denman, was a native of New York. He had an older brother, William, born in March 1873.^[1]

Denman began his higher education during the 1893–94 academic year at Union College in Schenectady, New York.^[2] He later attended Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He was a member of the senior class during the 1897–98 academic year,^[3] and received his degree in 1898.

In 1899, Denman coached the football team at Auburn High School in his hometown of Auburn, New York.^[4] That fall he also played a halfback for the 1899 Columbia Blue and White football team. The following year, he coached football at Central University in Richmond, Kentucky.^[5]

In 1901, Denman was hired as the athletic director at Denman served at Michigan Agricultural College—now known as Michigan State University.^[6] He was the third head football coach at, from 1901 to 1902, compiling a record of 7–9–1. Denman was also the second head basketball coach at Michigan Agricultural from 1901 to 1903, tallying a mark of 11–0, and the head coach of Michigan Agricultural’s baseball team from 1902 to 1903, where his record was 9–15–1.

In 1905, he was instructor of French and Latin at the Central University in Lexington, Kentucky.^[7]

From 1903 to 1910, Denman was the athletic director and headmaster of the Centenary Collegiate Institute in Hackettstown, New Jersey.^[8]

In 1913, Denman was an instructor of Latin at the Mackenzie School in Dobbs Ferry, New York.^[9]

Denman was married to Emma Blanche Babbitt, the daughter of a physician and surgeon from Auburn, New York.^[10]

In September 1918, Denman wrote in a draft registration card that he was a resident of Auburn, New York. He listed his present occupation as the athletic director and a teacher at the Williston Seminary (now known as the Williston Northampton School) at Easthampton, Massachusetts.^[11] At the time of the 1920 United States census, Denman was living in Easthampton with his wife, Blanche. His occupation was listed as a professor at a seminary.^[12]

By 1930, Denman had moved to Pottstown, Pennsylvania, where he was a teacher at The Hill School. As of 1932, Denman and his wife were living in Pottstown.^[13] His wife, Blanche, died on March 17, 1948. Denman died on June 5, 1952, in Auburn.^[14][15] He and his wife are buried at Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, New York.

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