C. K. Fauver

C. K. Fauver

Fauver during the time he was baseball coach at Western Spartans
Sport(s)	Football, baseball
Biographical details
Born	(1872-08-01)August 1, 1872 North Eaton, Ohio
Died	March 3, 1942(1942-03-03) (aged 69) Chatsworth, Georgia
Playing career
Football
1892–1895	Oberlin
Baseball
1893–1896	Oberlin
1899	Louisville Colonels
1900	Cleveland Lake Shores
Position(s)	Tackle, halfback (football) Pitcher (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1895	Miami (OH)
1896	Oberlin
Baseball
1902	Western Reserve
Head coaching record
Overall	8–3–1 (football) 5–6 (baseball)

Clayton King Fauver (August 1, 1872 – March 3, 1942) was an American football coach during the late 19th century. 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 was born on August 1, 1872 in North Eaton, Ohio. He was the son of Alfred and Elizabeth (King) Fauver. He lived in North Eaton until his family moved to Oberlin, Ohio where he attended Oberlin Academy. Fauver father was a prominent citizen in Lorain County, Ohio where he served as Lorain County commissioner and Mayor of the town of Oberlin. Clayton Fauver had several siblings including Alfred Fauver, a former Lorain County Surveyor, Louis B. Fauver who played football with Clayton Fauver at Oberlin, and twin brothers, Edward Fauver and Edgar Fauver, who were both were well-known coaches and college athletic administrators.

Fauver entered Oberlin College in 1893 and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1897. He was active on campus including being on the debate team, assistant editor of the student newspaper and manager of the annual yearbook. A talented athlete, he played varsity football and baseball and was captain of the football team in 1893 and 1894, and captain of the baseball team in 1896.

Fauver earned a varsity letter in football at Oberlin in 1892, 1893, 1894 and 1895. In 1892, Fauver was not a student at the college but a student at the Oberlin Academy, a college predatory school run by the college. He still played on the college football team, which included his brother Louis B. Fauver, a 24-year-old freshman, and was coached by John W. Heisman. This team was captained by its quarterback Carl Sheldon Williams and finished the season undefeated with a record of 7–0 including a season with an opening victory over Ohio State University After winning its first six games against teams from Ohio, Oberlin crossed the border to play regional power Michigan. In a controversial game known for rough and dirty play, including a Michigan player being kicked out for punching an Oberlin player and the Umpire, Oberlin claimed a 24 to 22 win Because of injuries to other players, Fauver helped the Yoeman effort by playing two positions. In middle game he moved from left tackle to right tackle. The game ended with a dispute over the time remaining. Oberlin contended the game was over resulting in an Oberlin win. Michigan contended there was still time left. Oberlin left the field so they could catch a train back to Ohio. The Michigan stayed on a field and ran a play with no opposition that resulted in a touchdown. Both teams claimed victory. Oberlin finished the season with a 16–0 victory over Western Reserve.