Peter McPherson (May 17, 1874 – November 8, 1941) was an American

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player and coach and a dentist.

Biography

McPherson played halfback at Wadsworth Normal and Training School (now

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) from 1896 to 1897 and later at the

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from 1898 to 1900 while attending dental school."McPherson's Prowess as Normal Athlete Recalled by S.T. Jennings.," ''The Livingston Republican'' - December 4, 1941. He served as the head coach at

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from 1902 to 1903, compiling a record of 6–7–1. McPherson later worked as a dentist in

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and coached the Caledonia High School football team for 23 years. He died in 1941 after succumbing to injuries sustained when struck by a car.

Head coaching record

References

External links

Peter McPherson, Football halfback - University at Buffalo Libraries Digital Collections
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