Jordan C. Wells

American football player and coach (1861–1946)
Jordan C. Wells
Biographical details
Born(1861-10-20)October 20, 1861
Newfoundland Colony
DiedFebruary 8, 1946(1946-02-08) (aged 84)
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma materWesleyan University (1888)
Playing career
1886Wesleyan
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1892Syracuse
Head coaching record
Overall0–8–1

Jordan C. Wells (October 20, 1861 – February 8, 1946) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Syracuse University for one season in 1892, compiling a record of 0–8–1.[1] He was the third head coach of the Syracuse football team and failed to win a single game. Wells attended Wesleyan University, where he played football, serving as the team's captain in 1886.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Syracuse Orangemen (Independent) (1892)
1892 Syracuse 0–8–1
Syracuse: 0–8–1
Total: 0–8–1

References

  1. ^ "Jordan C. Wells Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved December 1, 2007.

External links

  • Jordan C. Wells at Find a Grave
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