William Caldwell was an

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player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Haskell Institute—now known as Haskell Indian Nations University—in

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for one season, in 1910, and Muskingum College—now known as Muskingum University in

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for one season, in 1911, compiling a career

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coaching record of 2–13. Caldwell played college football for three seasons, from 1907 to 1909, at the

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Playing career

Caldwell was a three-time letter winner at the

, playing tackle and end.

Coaching career

Caldwell's first coaching job was as the head football coach at Haskell Institute—now known as Haskell Indian Nations University—in

in 1910. In 1911, he served as the head football coach at Muskingum College—now known as Muskingum University—in

Later life

In 1914, Caldwell worked as a teacher at West Technical High School in

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Head coaching record

References

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