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Ralph Nichols (American football)

Ralph Nichols
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Nichols in 1917
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1874-03-01)March 1, 1874
Panora, Iowa
Died July 14, 1949(1949-07-14) (aged 75)
Seattle, Washington
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
In office
1907–1917
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.


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