John L. Rothacher
 Rothacher pictured in The Massasoit 1925, Springfield College yearbook | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1, 1886 Alton, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 1962 (aged 75) Alton, Illinois, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1911–1913 | Springfield |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1924–1936 | Springfield |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1924–1937 | Springfield |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 66–29–12 |
John Louis Rothacher (November 1, 1886 – August 26, 1962) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts from 1924 to 1936, compiling a record of 66–29–12.[1] Rothacher played football at Springfield from 1911 to 1913 as a guard before graduating in 1914.[2]
Rothacher died on August 26, 1962, in Alton, Illinois.[3]
Head coaching record[edit]
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Red and White / Gymnasts (Independent) (1924–1936) | |||||||||
| 1924 | Springfield | 4–2–1 | |||||||
| 1925 | Springfield | 6–1–1 | |||||||
| 1926 | Springfield | 6–2 | |||||||
| 1927 | Springfield | 7–0–2 | |||||||
| 1928 | Springfield | 5–4 | |||||||
| 1929 | Springfield | 5–2–2 | |||||||
| 1930 | Springfield | 8–1 | |||||||
| 1931 | Springfield | 5–2 | |||||||
| 1932 | Springfield | 5–2–1 | |||||||
| 1933 | Springfield | 3–4–1 | |||||||
| 1934 | Springfield | 2–3–3 | |||||||
| 1935 | Springfield | 6–3 | |||||||
| 1936 | Springfield | 4–3–1 | |||||||
| Springfield: | 66–29–12 | ||||||||
| Total: | 66–29–12 | ||||||||
References[edit]
- ^ Who's Who in American Sports. National Biographical Society. 1928. p. 703. Retrieved March 22, 2018 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Jack Rothacher Resigns Post As Springfield Football Coach". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. Associated Press. April 30, 1937. p. 22. Retrieved April 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com
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- ^ "John L. Rothacher". Fort Lauderdale News. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. August 26, 1962. p. 8. Retrieved April 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
