Dennis Mahan Michie (April 10, 1870 – July 1, 1898) was a United States Army officer and college football coach.

Dennis Michie
Biographical details
Born(1870-04-10)April 10, 1870
West Point, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 1, 1898(1898-07-01) (aged 28)
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1890Army
1892Army
Head coaching record
Overall3–2–1

Early life and education

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Michie was born April 10, 1870, in West Point, New York. Michie attended Lawrenceville School, where he graduated in 1888.

Career

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Army football

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In 1890, Michie served as the first head football coach and captain of the Army Black Knights football team at the United States Military Academy. He served as captain of the Army football team again in 1891 and again as head football coach in 1892.[1] He compiled a record of 3–2–1 as head coach of the Army Black Knights.

U.S. Army service

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On July 1, 1898, Michie was killed while directing soldiers to a crossing point at the Bloody Bend of the San Juan River in the Spanish–American War.[2][3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Army Cadets (Independent) (1890)
1890 Army 0–1
Army Cadets (Independent) (1892)
1892 Army 3–1–1
Army: 3–2–1
Total: 3–2–1

Legacy

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Army's home football stadium, Michie Stadium, was dedicated in his honor when it opened in 1924.

See also

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