Edward N. Robinson
American football player and coach (1873-1945)
Edward North "Robbie" Robinson (October 15, 1873 – March 10, 1945) was an American football and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Nebraska, Brown University, University of Maine, and Tufts College—now known as Tufts University, and co-head football coach at Boston University. He also coached for the Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League (NFL). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1955.
Early life
Robinson was born in Sabattus, Maine, and attended Danvers High School and the Dean Academy. He played halfback for the Brown Bears football team and was a pitcher and right field for the Brown Bears baseball team. Robinson was selected by Walter Camp in 1895 as a Third Team All-American. He graduated from Brown in 1896 and earned a degree from the Boston University School of Law in 1898.
Coaching
Football
Robinson began his coaching career at Nebraska. He compiled a 11-4-1 record over two seasons and led Nebraska to its ever first conference championship.
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