Arthur Lamont "Tiger" McFarland (July 7, 1874 – August 21, 1959) was an early professional American football player who played with the Greensburg Athletic Association as well as the Latrobe Athletic Association. He later played for the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1902 version of the National Football League and for the 1903 US Football Champions, the Franklin Athletic Club. Sweet also won, with Franklin, the 1903 World Series of Football, held that December at Madison Square Garden.

Arthur McFarland
Biographical details
Born(1874-07-07)July 7, 1874
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 1959(1959-08-21) (aged 85)
Martins Ferry, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1897–1898Washington & Jefferson
1897–1898Greensburg Athletic Association
1899Latrobe Athletic Association
1899–1900West Virginia
1900Greensburg Athletic Association
1902Philadelphia Athletics
1903Franklin Athletic Club
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1906–1908Ohio
Baseball
1907Ohio
Head coaching record
Overall13–10–1 (football)
10–2 (baseball)

At the same time McFarland was enjoying his professional career, he also played at the college level. While McFarland played professional football for Greensburg and Latrobe, he still claimed his amateur status by playing for the Washington & Jefferson Presidents. After playing two seasons for the Presidents, McFarland played his two seasons for West Virginia Mountaineers.

For 1906 to 1908, McFarland was the head football coach at Ohio University, compiling a record of 13–10–1 record in three seasons. He died at hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio in 1959.[1]

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Ohio Green and White (Independent) (1906–1908)
1906 Ohio 7–1
1907 Ohio 3–4–1
1908 Ohio 3–5
Ohio: 13–10–1
Total: 13–10–1

References

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  1. ^ "Former Gridiron Tutor at Ohio U Succumbs". Mansfield News Journal. Mansfield, Ohio. Associated Press. August 22, 1959. p. 13. Retrieved September 2, 2019 – via Newspapers.com  .

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