John William Fike (June 11, 1887 – January 10, 1961) was an American football and basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Denver from 1915 to 1918, compiling a record of 20–7–1.[1] Fike was also the head basketball coach at Denver from 1916 to 1918, tallying a mark of 7–8. Fike died on January 10, 1961.[2]

John Fike
Biographical details
Born(1887-06-11)June 11, 1887
Nebraska, U.S.
DiedJanuary 10, 1961(1961-01-10) (aged 73)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Playing career
Football
c. 1910Denver
Baseball
c. 1910Denver
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1914South HS (CO)
1915–1918Denver
Basketball
1916–1918Denver
Head coaching record
Overall20–7–1 (college football)
7–8 (college basketball)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Football
1 RMC (1917)

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Denver Ministers (Rocky Mountain Conference) (1915–1918)
1915 Denver 4–3 2–3 5th
1916 Denver 4–2–1 3–2 3rd
1917 Denver 9–0 5–0 1st
1918 Denver 3–2 3–1 2nd
Denver: 20–7–1 13–6
Total: 20–7–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "John Fike". Sports-Reference. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "John W. Fike". Greeley Daily Tribune. Greeley, Colorado. Associated Press. January 12, 1961. p. 7. Retrieved November 30, 2018 – via Newspapers.com  .
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