Nichols in 1917
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Sport(s) | Football |
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Biographical details | |
Born |
Panora, Iowa |
March 1, 1874
Died | July 14, 1949 Seattle, Washington |
(aged 75)
Playing career | |
1892–1894 | Washington |
Position(s) | Guard |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1895–1896, 1898 | Washington |
1899 | Washington (assistant) |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 7–4–1 |
Member of the Washington State Senate for the 31st district | |
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In office 1907–1917 |
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Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Ralph Day Nichols (March 1, 1874 – July 14, 1949) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Washington from 1895 to 1896 and again in 1898, compiling a record of 7–4–1.
Nichols later served in the Washington Senate (1907 – c. 1915) and on the Seattle City Council. From 1917 to 1919, he was president pro tempore of the Senate.