William Harrison "Reddy" Rowe[n1] (August 18, 1887 – May 27, 1966) was an American football and baseball player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Elon College—now known as Elon University—in 1909 and at Wake Forest University in 1910, compiling a career college football record of 6–8.[1][2] Rowe was born on August 18, 1887, in Plymouth, North Carolina. He died on May 27, 1966, in Durham, North Carolina.[3]

Reddy Rowe
Rowe pictured in The Howler 1911, Wake Forest yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1887-08-18)August 18, 1887
Plymouth, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedMay 27, 1966(1966-05-27) (aged 78)
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1909Elon
Baseball
1909Raleigh Red Birds
1910Lynchburg Shoemakers
1911Albany Senators
1912–1913Ottawa Senators
1913Brantford Red Sox
1915Greensboro Patriots
Position(s)Quarterback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1909Elon
1910Wake Forest
Baseball
1915Greensboro Patriots
Head coaching record
Overall6–8 (football)

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Elon Fightin' Christians (Independent) (1909)
1909 Elon 4–1
Elon: 4–1
Wake Forest Baptists (Independent) (1910)
1910 Wake Forest 2–7
Wake Forest: 2–7
Total: 6–8

Notes

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  • ^[n1] Nickname also given as "Reddi", "Reddie" and "Red".

References

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  1. ^ DeLassus, David. "Elon Phoenix". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  2. ^ "Football - Year by Year Results" (PDF). Elon Phoenix. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  3. ^ ""North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," William H. Rowe, 1966". FamilySearch. Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
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