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Thomas D. Whittles

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Thomas D. Whittles
Biographical details
Born(1873-12-27)December 27, 1873
Lancashire, England
DiedDecember 6, 1950(1950-12-06) (aged 76)
Carlton, Minnesota, U.S.
Playing career
1895Waynesburg
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1895Waynesburg
Head coaching record
Overall3–0

Thomas Davies Whittles (December 27, 1873 – December 6, 1950) was an American Presbyterian missionary, novelist, and college football coach. He was the author of three missionary novels based on the life of Frank E. Higgins: The Lumberjack's Sky Pilot, The Parish of the Pines, and Frank Higgins, Trail Blazer. Whittles attended Waynesburg College—now known as Waynesburg University—in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania as a pre-ministry student. They organized the school's first football team, for which he played and coached. He led the 1895 team to a record of 3–0.[1]

Whittles died on December 6, 1950, in Carlton, Minnesota.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Waynesburg Yellow Jackets (Independent) (1895)
1895 Waynesburg 3–0
Waynesburg: 3–0
Total: 3–0

References

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  1. ^ "Waynesberg College Football Media Guide". Sidearm DMG. p. 79. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
  2. ^ "Dr. Whittles, Missionary". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. December 7, 1950. p. 42. Retrieved December 25, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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