William Nicolai
American sports coach
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William Alvin Nicolai (May 15, 1890 - November 25, 1958[1]) was the seventh head football coach at Temple University,[2] a position he held for three seasons, from 1914 until 1916. His overall coaching record at Temple was 9–5–3. [3] In his final season at Temple, his team played six games and allowed only 14 points in the entire season.[4]
BornMay 15, 1890
Union Hill, New Jersey, U.S.
Union Hill, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedNovember 25, 1958 (aged 68)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1914–1916Temple
1913–1917Temple
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 15, 1890 Union Hill, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 25, 1958 (aged 68) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1914–1916 | Temple |
| Basketball | |
| 1913–1917 | Temple |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 9–5–3 (football) |
Nicolai also served as a professor at Temple.[5]
