George B. Wells

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George B. Wells
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898 Alma
Head coaching record
Overall1–2

George B. Wells was an American football coach.

Coaching career

Wells attended Alma College in Alma, Michigan, and as a student, conducted the preliminary coaching of the Alma football team after the previous coach, Professor John H. Rice, left the school. [1] During the season, the coaching duties were carried out by Dr. George Sweetland of Grand Rapids, Michigan, [1] and the team compiled a record of 1–2. [2]

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Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Alma Maroon and Cream (Independent)(1898)
1898 Alma1–2
Alma:1–2
Total:1–2

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References

  1. 1 2 Within our Bounds: A Centennial History of Alma College, p. 157, The College, 1986.
  2. DeLassus, David. "Alma Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.