William Martin Smallwood

W. Martin Smallwood
Biographical details
Born(1873-04-30)April 30, 1873
Warsaw, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 1949(1949-11-21) (aged 76)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Alma materSyracuse University
Harvard University
Playing career
1896–1899Syracuse
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898Allegheny
Head coaching record
Overall4–4

William Martin Smallwood (April 30, 1873 – November 21, 1949) was an American biologist and professor at Syracuse University.[1] From 1898 to 1902 he taught at Allegheny College.

Education

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Smallwood earned his B.A. and master's degree from Syracuse University and earned his PhD at Harvard University in 1902. He played for Syracuse Orange football from 1896 to 1899.[2]

Academic career

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In 1902 he was named professor of comparative anatomy at Syracuse. In 1921 he was name head of the zoology department where he remained until being name professor emeritus in 1943.[3] Smallwood died in 1949.[4] He was elected a Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[3]

Coaching career

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While at Allegheny College, he also served as the head coach for the American football team during the 1898 season with a record of 4–4.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "SNAC Cooperative".
  2. ^ "Syracuse University Football Letterwinners". Syracuse University Athletics. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Dr. W. M. Smallwood dies, SU Professor Emeritus".
  4. ^ Wyoming Post gazette, December 1, 1949, page 5.
  5. ^ DeLassus, David. "Allegheny Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
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