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W. C. Dowd

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W. C. Dowd
Biographical details
Born(1865-03-21)March 21, 1865
Moore County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedSeptember 23, 1927(1927-09-23) (aged 62)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
c. 1888Wake Forest[1]
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1888Wake Forest
Head coaching record
Overall1–0

William Carey Dowd Sr. (March 21, 1865 – September 23, 1927) was an American college football player and coach, politician, and publisher. He served as the first head football coach at Wake Forest University, coaching the team for one game in 1888. Dowd later became a Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives and established a newspaper, The Charlotte News.

Dowd was born on March 21, 1865, in Moore County, North Carolina.[2] He died on September 23, 1927, at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina.[3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Wake Forest Baptists (Independent) (1888)
1888 Wake Forest 1–0
Wake Forest: 1–0
Total: 1–0

References

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  1. ^ "History of Wake Forest College". google.ca.
  2. ^ "Who's who in the South". google.ca.
  3. ^ "W. C. Dowd, Sr., Publisher, Dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. Associated Press. September 24, 1927. p. 2. Retrieved March 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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