Robert L. Nipper (February 15, 1903 – October 16, 1993) was an American college football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at DePauw University in 1946, compiling a record of 1–5–2. Nipper died on October 16, 1993.[2][3]

Robert L. Nipper
Biographical details
Born(1903-02-15)February 15, 1903
Fort Wayne, Indiana
DiedOctober 16, 1993(1993-10-16) (aged 90)
Playing career
Football
1922–1925Butler
Basketball
1922–1926Butler
Baseball
1923–1926Butler
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1927–1930Butler (assistant)
1931–1942Shortridge HS (IN)
1946DePauw
Head coaching record
Overall1–5–2 (college)

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
DePauw Tigers (Indiana Intercollegiate Conference) (1946)
1946 DePauw 1–5–2 1–2 T–11th
DePauw: 1–5–2 1–2
Total: 1–5–2

References

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  1. ^ "Robert Nipper". Indiana Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "DePauw Football All-Time Records". depauwtigers.com. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  3. ^ "Hall of Fame player, coach dies". Kokomo Tribune. Kokomo, Indiana. Associated Press. October 20, 1993. p. 20. Retrieved June 12, 2019 – via Newspapers.com  .
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