Sport(s) | Football |
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Biographical details | |
Born |
Plainfield, New Jersey |
March 6, 1875
Died | March 22, 1913 Asbury Park, New Jersey |
(aged 38)
Playing career | |
1894–1897 | Princeton |
Position(s) | Halfback, punter |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1898 | Northwestern |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 9–4–1 |
William Heath Bannard (March 6, 1875 – March 22, 1913) was an American football player and coach. He served as the fifth head football coach at Northwestern University, coaching one season in 1898 and compiling a record of 9–4–1. This ranks him 17th at Northwestern in total wins and second at Northwestern in winning percentage. He died of Bright's disease in 1913.