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Benjamin F. Searight

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Benjamin F. Searight
Biographical details
Born(1873-05-20)May 20, 1873
Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 1937(1937-07-12) (aged 64)
Adrian, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materWilliam Jewell (A.B. 1895)
Playing career
1896Stanford
PositionHalfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898Montana
Head coaching record
Overall3–2

Benjamin Franklyn Searight (May 20, 1873 – July 12, 1937) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Montana in 1898, compiling a record of 3–2.[1] Searight was an 1895 graduate of William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.[2] He started at left halfback for the Stanford University football team in 1898 as a postgraduate student.[3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Montana (Independent) (1898)
1898 Montana 3–2
Montana: 3–2
Total:3–2

References

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  1. "Coaching History" (PDF). Montana Grizzlies football. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 5, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  2. "Annual Register". Stanford University. 1897. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  3. "These to Sport the Cardinal". The San Francisco Call. November 25, 1896. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
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