Arthur August Schabinger (August 6, 1889 – October 13, 1972) was an
American football and
basketball coach and college athletics administrator. Schabinger is credited (although disputed) with throwing the first
forward pass in college football history.
[Kansas Sports Hall of Fame]
Arthur Schabinger Even if it was not the first forward pass, most certainly Schabinger was one of the early adopters and innovators of the play.
Basketball achievements
Schabinger coached college basketball for 20 seasons, including stints with
Ottawa University,
Emporia Teachers College and
Creighton University.
He was one of the founders of
National Association of Basketball Coaches and the president of that organization in 1932. He authored the association's Constitution and By-Laws. He was enshrined in the
Basketball Hall of Fame
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as a contributor in 1961.
Football achievements
As a player
In 1910, Schabinger led the
College of Emporia Presbies to a 17–0 victory over
Washburn
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. During this game, he threw what some have credited (but many other records disputed) to be the first
forward pass in college football history. That same year, "Schabie" scored seven touchdowns in a 107–0 win over
Pittsburg Normal.
Schabinger's mentor and coach at the College of Emporia was
Bill Hargiss
Homer Woodson "Bill" Hargiss (September 1, 1887 – October 15, 1978) was an American athlete and coach. He played American football and basketball and also competed in track and field events. Additionally, Hargis coached athletics in Kansas an ...
.
As a coach
Schabinger was the eighth head football coach at
Ottawa University in
Ottawa, Kansas, serving four seasons, from 1915 to 1919, and compiling a record of 9–17–5.
Head coaching record
Football
Basketball
References
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1889 births
1972 deaths
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National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame inductees
Ottawa Braves basketball coaches
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