C. K. Fauver
Clayton King Fauver (August 1, 1872 – March 3, 1942) was an American football coach during the late 19th century.
| C. K. Fauver | |
|---|---|
| Sport(s) | Football, baseball |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | August 1, 1872 North Eaton, Ohio |
| Died | March 3, 1942 (aged 69) Chatsworth, Georgia |
| Playing career | |
| Football 1892–1895 Baseball 1893–1896 1899 1900 | Oberlin Oberlin Louisville Colonels Cleveland Lake Shores |
| Position(s) | Tackle, halfback (football) Pitcher (baseball) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football 1895 1896 Baseball 1902 | Miami (OH) Oberlin Western Reserve |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–3–1 (football) 5–6 (baseball) |
| Statistics College Football Data Warehouse | |
In 1895, he became the first paid coach at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In 1896, Fauver served as the head coach at Oberlin College, compiling a record of 5–3–1. Fauver was also a Major League pitcher for the Louisville Colonels.
Fauver died from coronary thrombosis in Chatsworth, Georgia, aged 69.[1]
References
- ↑ C K. Fauver Stricken in Georgia. March 5, 1942. pp. 1. http://dcollections.oberlin.edu/u?/newstribune,872.