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Walter Griffiths (American football)

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Walter Griffiths
Playing career
1893–1895Kansas
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1896Washburn
Head coaching record
Overall6–1–1

Walter Griffiths was an American college football player and coach. He was the second head football coach at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, serving for one season, in 1896, compiling a record of 6–1–1.[1] Griffiths played football at the University of Kansas as a guard from 1893 to 1895.[2][3] He graduated from Kansas with the class of 1896 and entered the University of Kansas School of Law.[4]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Washburn Ichabods (Independent) (1896)
1896 Washburn 6–1–1
Washburn: 6–1–1
Total: 6–1–1

References

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  1. ^ "Washburn 2023 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Washburn Athletics. p. 183. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Football Notes". Lawrence Daily Journal. Lawrence, Kansas. September 28, 1896. p. 4. Retrieved October 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "Kansas Football 2023 Media Guide" (PDF). Kansas Athletics. p. 196. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "Class of '96". Kansas University Weekly. Lawrence, Kansas. July 31, 1896. p. 429. Retrieved October 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.