Charles Westley Abbott (February 25, 1877 – June 26, 1941) was an American football coach and lawyer who served as the head football coach at the University of Virginia for one season in 1901, compiling a record of 8–2. He graduated from Yale University in 1899 and New York Law School in 1901, then practiced law in New York City as a firm member of Littlefield, Abbott, and Marshall. He died at his home on the Upper East Side of New York City, aged 64.[1]

Westley Abbott
Abbott pictured in the 1901 Virginia football team photo
Biographical details
Born(1877-02-25)February 25, 1877
DiedJune 26, 1941(1941-06-26) (aged 64)
New York, New York, U.S.
Alma materYale University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1901Virginia
Head coaching record
Overall8–2

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Virginia Orange and Blue (Independent) (1901)
1901 Virginia 8–2
Virginia: 8–2
Total: 8–2

References

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  1. ^ "Charles W. Abbott; Member of Legal Firm Here Had Practiced for 40 years" (PDF). The New York Times. June 28, 1941. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
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