Charles Clyde Ball (October 21, 1881 – September 21, 1955) was a high school principal and American football and basketball player and coach. In 1906, he served as the head football coach at the University of Omaha[1] (a now-defunct institution later known as Bellevue College, not to be confused with Bellevue University that exists today).[2] The Charles Ball Academy in San Antonio, Texas is named in his honor.[3]

Charles Clyde Ball
Biographical details
Born(1881-10-21)October 21, 1881
Ramona, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 1955(1955-09-21) (aged 73)
Hackensack, Minnesota, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1902–1905Coe
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1906University of Omaha
Basketball
1906–1907University of Omaha
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1909–1912Coe

References

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  1. ^ "Who's Who in American Sports". National Biographical Society, Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "The Original Bellevue College". Bellevue University. Retrieved October 18, 2018.)
  3. ^ "Charles Clyde Ball". San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved October 18, 2018.