Furman Nuss
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
February 2, 1895 Bristoria, Greene County, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
February 5, 1986 (aged 91) Washington, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Washington & Jefferson College |
| Playing career | |
| late 1910s | Washington & Jefferson |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1924 | Alderson–Broaddus |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 3–4–2 (.444) |
Furman Leon "Fitz" Nuss (February 2, 1895 – February 5, 1986) was an American football coach in the United States. He graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in 1917.[1][2]
Coaching career
Nuss was the head college football coach for the Alderson–Broaddus Battlers located in Philippi, West Virginia. He held that position for the 1924 season.[3] His coaching record at Alderson–Broaddus was 3 wins, 4 losses and 2 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2012 season, this ranks him #5 at Alderson–Broaddus in total wins and #3 at the school in winning percentage (.444).[4]
Later life
In his later life, he operated a tire shop and worked in the gas drilling industry. He died in 1986 at the age of 91.[5]
References
- ↑ "Observer-Reporter - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ↑ Camp, W. (1924). Official Foot Ball Guide. American Sports Publishing Company. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ↑ Shafer, Ian. "Alderson-Broaddus College (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ↑ DeLassus, David. "Broaddus College Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ↑ "Observer-Reporter - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
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