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Robert Wood
Biographical details
Born1887
Athens, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 1949(1949-04-20) (aged 61–62)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
1906Ohio
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1909–1910Ohio
1920–1921Ohio (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall2–10–3

Robert Simpson Wood (1887 – April 20, 1949) was an American college football coach and mayor of Athens, Ohio. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Ohio University, from 1909 to 1910, compiling a record of 2–10–3.[1] He later served as the mayor of Athens from 1930 to 1931.

Wood died on April 20, 1949, at his sister-in-law's home in Columbus, Ohio.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Ohio Green and White (Independent) (1909–1910)
1909 Ohio 2–4–2
1910 Ohio 0–6–1
Ohio: 2–10–3
Total: 2–10–3

References

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  1. ^ "Football Media Guide" (PDF). Ohio Bobcats. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Former O Ohio U. Coach, Mayor of Athens, Dies". The Marion Star. Marion, Ohio. Associated Press. April 20, 1949. p. 9. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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