Charles Albert Pell (October 1, 1874 – January 26, 1936) was an American

college football College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States. Unlike most ...

coach from 1902 until 1907.

Coaching career

Northern Iowa

Pell got his first head coaching job at

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in 1902 and coached there through the 1905 season. His record at Northern Iowa was 15–15–5.

Drake

Pell was the ninth head football coach at

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and he held that position for two seasons, from 1906 until 1907. His record at Drake was 5–8–2.Drake Coaching Records

Head coaching record

Football

References

External links

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