Wilmer Gardner Crowell (January 29, 1884 – August 23, 1943) was an American college football, basketball and lacrosse player and coach. He was a quarterback and drop kicker at Swarthmore. He served as the head football coach at George Washington University in 1906 and at Lafayette College form 1914 to 1916, compiling a career coaching record of 19–15–5.[1] Crowell died on August 23, 1943, at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]

Crowell was the head referee during the 1936 NFL Championship Game.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
George Washington Hatchetites (Independent) (1906)
1906 George Washington 4–3–2
George Washington: 4–3–2
Lafayette (Independent) (1914–1916)
1914 Lafayette 5–3–2
1915 Lafayette 8–3
1916 Lafayette 2–6–1
Lafayette: 15–12–3
Total: 19–15–5

References

  1. ^ Who's Who in American Sports. National Biographical Society. 1928. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "Wilmer Crowell Noted Official Dies at 60". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. August 24, 1943. p. 11. Retrieved March 24, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.

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