John Louis Rothacher (November 1, 1886 – August 26, 1962) was an American

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player and coach. He served as the head football coach at

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from 1924 to 1936, compiling a record of 66–29–12. Rothacher played football at Springfield from 1911 to 1913 as a

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before graduating in 1914. Rothacher died on August 26, 1962, in Alton, Illinois.

Head coaching record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rothacher, John L. 1886 births 1962 deaths American football guards Springfield Pride athletic directors Springfield Pride football coaches Springfield Pride football players Sportspeople from Madison County, Illinois People from Alton, Illinois