John Quincy "Quince" Banbury (August 29, 1883 – January 19, 1956) was an American football player and coach.
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1883 Danville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1956 (aged 72) Pratt, Kansas, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1901–1903 | Bethany (KS) |
| 1905 | Pittsburgh |
| 1907–1908 | Pittsburgh |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1912–1922 | Friends |
| 1918 | Fairmount |
Playing career edit
Banbury played for the University of Pittsburgh and was captain of the team in 1908.[1] He also was on the track and field team and competed in the long jump.[2]
Coaching career edit
Banbury was the head football coach at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas.[3] He held that position for three seasons, from 1917 until 1919. His record at Bethany was 5–14–2.[4]
Death edit
Banbury died on January 19, 1956.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Football Talent Wanted by Banbury". The Pittsburgh Press. September 3, 1908. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ^ "Panthers History". University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "BETHANY COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON RECORDS (Including Post-season games) and FOOTBALL HEAD COACHES", published by Bethany College Athletics, 2012
- ^ DeLassus, David. "Bethany College Records By Year (incomplete data)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ^ "Former Swede Dies". Ottawa Herald. Ottawa, Kansas. Associated Press. January 20, 1956. p. 12. Retrieved March 18, 2018 – via Newspapers.com
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