Billy Wasmund

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Billy Wasmund
Biographical details
BornDecember 1887
Michigan, U.S.
DiedOctober 4, 1911(1911-10-04) (aged 23)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
1907–1909Michigan
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1910Texas
Head coaching record
Overall6–2

William Stephen Wasmund (December 1887 – October 4, 1911) was an American football player and coach.

Wasmund was born in December 1887 in

fullback for the school's college football team for two years.[2] Wasmund's play at Lafayette attracted the attention of Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Wasmund transferred to Michigan where Yost developed him into a quarterback. Wasmund was the Wolverines' starting quarterback for three years, from 1907 to 1909.[2]

Wasmund at Michigan

In 1910, the

rupture of the bladder and peritonitis. Wasmund was 23 years old at the time of his death.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Texas Longhorns (Independent) (1910)
1910 Texas 6–2
Texas: 6–2
Total: 6–2

References

  1. ^ Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: Detroit Ward 13, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T623_752; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 145.
  2. ^ a b c d "Wasmund's Fall Results in Death: University of Texas Football Coach Succumbs to Injuries Sustained While Walking in His Sleep". San Antonio Light. October 5, 1911.
  3. ^ "University of Texas Head Coaches". Mack Brown Texas Football. Archived from the original on 2009-11-24.

Further reading

  • Blair, Sam (September 4, 1992). "Building a Dynasty: Wasmund faithful to the end".
    Dallas Morning News
    .