Amos Alonzo Stagg's Coaching Legacy
Amos Alonzo Stagg, affectionately known as the "Grand Old Man of Football," wasn't just a coach; he was a pioneer, innovator, and legend who shaped the sport as we know it today. His coaching career spanned seven decades, touching countless lives and influencing generations of players and coaches.
A Coaching Odyssey: Stagg's journey began in 1890 at the International YMCA Training School (now Springfield College), where he coached his first college football team. From there, he embarked on a remarkable odyssey, leading teams at prestigious institutions like:
University of Chicago (1892-1932):
His longest and most fruitful tenure, marked by six Western Conference championships (Big Ten in later years) and two undefeated seasons.
College of the Pacific (1933-1946):
He continued his winning ways here, bagging a California Collegiate Athletic Association title and coaching future NFL Hall of Famer Ollie Cooke.
