Hubert Fisher
Hubert F. Fisher | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1931 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth McKellar |
Succeeded by | E. H. Crump |
Personal details | |
Born | Milton, Florida, U.S. | October 6, 1877
Died | June 16, 1941 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 63)
Resting place | Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Louise Sanford Fisher |
Alma mater | University of Mississippi, Princeton University |
Playing career | |
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c. 1901 | Princeton |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1902–1903 | Tennessee |
1904 | Nashville |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 12–13–1 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards | |
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Hubert Frederick Fisher (October 6, 1877 – June 16, 1941) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 10th congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Fisher was born on October 6, 1877, in Milton, Florida, in Santa Rosa County son of Frederick and Mary Anna (McCarter) Fisher. He attended the common schools and graduated from the University of Mississippi at Oxford in 1898. Fisher also attended Princeton University, and was a star player on the 1901 football team. He served as the third head football coach at the University of Tennessee from 1902 to 1903, following J. A. Pierce, the initial occupant of the newly created position, and Pierce's successor, Gilbert Kelly, compiling a career record of 10–7.[1] Like Kelley, he also played at Princeton University before coaching the Tennessee Volunteers.[2]
Career
Fisher studied law, was admitted to the
Elected as a
Death
Fisher died on June 16, 1941 (age 63 years, 253 days) while on a visit to New York City. He is interred at Old Gray Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee.[5]
Head coaching record
Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
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Tennessee Volunteers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1902–1903) | |||||||||
1902 | Tennessee | 6–2 | 4–2 | 5th | |||||
1903 | Tennessee | 4–5 | 1–4 | 11th | |||||
Tennessee: | 10–7 | 4–6 | |||||||
Nashville Garnet and Blue (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1904) | |||||||||
1904 | Nashville | 2–6–1 | 1–5–1 | 13th | |||||
Nashville: | 2–6–1 | 1–5–1 | |||||||
Total: | 12–13–1 |
References
- ^ Lay, Ken (March 25, 2020). "Vols' football history 1902-1903: Head coach H.F. Fisher". Vols Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ISBN 9780874020083. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "Hubert Fisher". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
- ^ "Hubert Fisher". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
- ^ "Hubert Fisher". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
External links
- United States Congress. "Hubert Fisher (id: F000149)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Hubert Fisher at Find a Grave