W. R. Bass
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BornAugust 12, 1874
DiedOctober 25, 1951 (aged 77)
Terrace Park, Ohio, U.S.
Terrace Park, Ohio, U.S.
1895Ohio Wesleyan
1896–1897Cincinnati
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 12, 1874 |
| Died | October 25, 1951 (aged 77) Terrace Park, Ohio, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1895 | Ohio Wesleyan |
| 1896–1897 | Cincinnati |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1898–1899 | Kentucky State College |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 12–2–2 |
William Rybolt Bass (August 12, 1874 – October 25, 1951) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Kentucky State College—now known as the University of Kentucky—from 1898 to 1899, compiling a record of 12–2–2.[1] As a college football player, he earned letters at Ohio Wesleyan University in 1895 and at the University of Cincinnati in 1896 and 1897.[2][3]