Arthur August Schabinger (August 6, 1889 – October 13, 1972) was an

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and

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coach and college athletics administrator. Schabinger is credited (although disputed) with throwing the first

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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

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, Emporia Teachers College and

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. He was one of the founders of

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and the president of that organization in 1932. He authored the association's Constitution and By-Laws. He was enshrined in the

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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

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. During this game, he threw what some have credited (but many other records disputed) to be the first

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.

As a coach

Schabinger was the eighth head football coach at

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, serving four seasons, from 1915 to 1919, and compiling a record of 9–17–5.

Head coaching record

Football

Basketball

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