William James Monilaw (July 22, 1874 – July 18, 1964) was an

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coach and college athletics administrator. He served at the head football coach at

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from 1903 to 1904 and at the

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from 1906 to 1908, compiling a career

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record of 28–13–1. Every year he coached, his teams posted a winning record.

Early life

Molinaw attended Cedar Rapids High School in

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and was later accepted into

Coaching career

Drake

Monilaw got his first coaching job as the seventh head coach for his alma mater, Drake University, for two seasons, from 1903 until 1904. His coaching record at Drake was 10–7.

Missouri

From 1906 to 1908, he served as the head football coach at the

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, where he compiled an 18–6–1 record.Missouri Coaching Records
Monilaw was the 12th head coach for Mizzou.

Head coaching record

References

External links

* 1874 births 1964 deaths Drake Bulldogs athletic directors Drake Bulldogs football coaches Drake Bulldogs football players Missouri Tigers athletic directors Missouri Tigers football coaches {{1900s-collegefootball-coach-stub