Raymond Alexander Turnbull (August 29, 1880 – August 13, 1939) was an American football player and coach and physician. He served as player/coach at University of Buffalo for one season in 1903, compiling a record of 4–4.[1]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1880 Elmira, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 1939 (aged 58) Elmira, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1901 | Cornell |
| 1903 | Buffalo |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1903 | Buffalo |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 4–4 |
Turnbull was born on August 29, 1880, in Elmira, New York, to William P. and Jenny E. Turnbull. He was educated in public schools of Elmira and Ithaca, New York. Turnbull attended Cornell University, where he played college football as an end in 1901. He earned a medical degree from the University of Buffalo in 1904 and practiced medicine in Elmira.
Turnbull served in the United States Army during World War I as a major and chief surgeon of the 107th Infantry Regiment in France. He died on August 13, 1939, in Elmira, after being hospitalized for a heart ailment.[2][3]
Head coaching record
edit| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo (Independent) (1903) | |||||||||
| 1903 | Buffalo | 4–4 | |||||||
| Buffalo: | 4–4 | ||||||||
| Total: | 4–4 | ||||||||
References
edit- ^ Hollander, Scott. "1903 Buffalo Football". Buffalo, New York: University at Buffalo Libraries. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Dr. R. A. Turnbull Dies; Long Leader In Medical, Civic and Military Affairs". Emira Star–Gazette. Elmira, New York. August 13, 1939. p. 2. Retrieved April 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com
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- ^ "Dr. Turnbull Was Hero of First Cornell Win Over Penn in '01; Scored After 85-Yard Dash". Emira Star–Gazette. Elmira, New York. August 17, 1939. p. 20. Retrieved April 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
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