George Forest Firestone (July 27, 1876 – July 12, 1940) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Buchtel College—now known as the University of Akron—for one season in 1902, compiling a record of 2–5. Firestone was born on July 27, 1876, in Akron, Ohio, and died on July 12, 1940, in Cambridge, Ohio.[1]

Forest Firestone
Biographical details
Born(1876-07-27)July 27, 1876
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 1940(1940-07-12) (aged 63)
Cambridge, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
1896–1897Michigan
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1902Buchtel
Head coaching record
Overall2–5

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Buchtel (Independent) (1902)
1902 Buchtel 2–5
Butchel: 2–5
Total: 2–5

References

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  1. ^ "Shirer Family Genealogy Project - Person Page 19064". Ancestry.com. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
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