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C. K. Fauver

Fauver as a baseball coach at Western Spartans
Biographical details
Born	(1872-08-01)August 1, 1872 North Eaton, Ohio
Died	March 3, 1942(1942-03-03) (aged 69) Chatsworth, Georgia
Playing career
Football
1892–1895	Oberlin
Baseball
1893–1896	Oberlin
1899	Louisville Colonels
1900	Cleveland Lake Shores
Position(s)	Tackle, halfback (football) Pitcher (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1895	Miami (OH)
1896	Oberlin
Baseball
1902	Western Reserve
Head coaching record
Overall	8–3–1 (football) 5–6 (baseball)

Clayton King Fauver (born August 1, 1872 – died March 3, 1942) was an important figure in American sports. He was a football coach in the late 1800s. In 1895, he became the first paid coach at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. A year later, in 1896, Fauver coached at Oberlin College, where his team won 5 games, lost 3, and tied 1. Fauver was also a Major League pitcher for the Louisville Colonels.

Early Life and Family History

Clayton Fauver was born on August 1, 1872, in North Eaton, Ohio. His parents were Alfred and Elizabeth Fauver. His family later moved to Oberlin, Ohio, where he went to Oberlin Academy. Clayton's father was a well-known person in Lorain County, Ohio. He served as a county commissioner and was even the Mayor of Oberlin.

Clayton had several brothers. His brother Alfred became a county surveyor. Louis B. Fauver played football with Clayton at Oberlin. His twin brothers, Edward Fauver and Edgar Fauver, also became famous coaches and college sports leaders.

College Student and Athlete

Fauver started at Oberlin College in 1893 and finished in 1897. He was a very good student and was part of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He was also active in many campus activities. He was on the debate team, helped edit the student newspaper, and managed the school's yearbook.

Clayton was a talented athlete. He played both football and baseball for the college. He was the captain of the football team in 1893 and 1894. In 1896, he was the captain of the baseball team.

Football Player at Oberlin

Fauver played varsity football at Oberlin for four years: 1892, 1893, 1894, and 1895.

In 1892, even though he was still at Oberlin Academy (a school connected to the college), he played on the college football team. His brother Louis B. Fauver was also on this team. Their coach was the famous John Heisman. The team had a perfect season, winning all 7 of their games. This included a big win against Ohio State University.

After winning six games against Ohio teams, Oberlin played against Michigan. It was a very rough game. An umpire even kicked a Michigan player out for punching an Oberlin player. Oberlin won the game 24 to 22. Fauver played two different positions in this game because other players were hurt. The game ended with a disagreement about how much time was left. Oberlin left the field to catch their train, claiming they had won. Michigan stayed and ran a play, scoring a touchdown with no one opposing them. Both teams said they won. Oberlin finished their season with a 16–0 win over Western Reserve.

In 1893, Fauver was chosen as the football team captain. The team was coached by Everett B. Camp and finished with 6 wins and 1 loss. They beat Ohio State, Chicago, and Illinois. Fauver helped by scoring a touchdown against Ohio State. He also blocked a punt against Chicago. Oberlin won their first 6 games but lost the last one to Case Institute of Technology. Injuries and exams made it hard for the team. Fauver even had to move from playing on the line to the backfield for that game.

Before the 1894 season, Fauver gained national attention. He was featured in the Spalding Athletic Equipment Company football guide. John W. Heisman coached the Oberlin team again in 1894. Fauver was again elected captain. Heisman moved him from tackle to right halfback. The team ended the season with 4 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. Fauver got injured late in the season during a loss to Adelbert College, also known as Western Reserve. He missed the Michigan game but returned to play against Penn State University. Oberlin initially won that game, but a famous sports official, Walter Camp, later changed the ruling, giving Penn State the win.

Fauver played on the Oberlin varsity football team again in 1895. The team finished with 4 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie. They were coached by W. M. Richards. This good record allowed them to call themselves the champions of Ohio that year.

College Coach

In 1895, before he even graduated from Oberlin, Fauver was hired to coach the football team at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He arrived just two days before their game against Wittenberg and stayed for three weeks. Besides coaching, Fauver also played in the games himself! The Miami University student newspaper praised his play against Wittenberg. They said he was "in almost every play" and knocked down six players in one play. Fauver is credited with an undefeated record of 3 wins and 0 losses at Miami. They beat Wittenberg, Butler, and Cincinnati.

In 1896, Fauver became the head coach at Oberlin College. His team had a record of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. All of Oberlin's losses were to strong regional teams like Michigan, Illinois, and Chicago. His team won all their games against other Ohio teams, including a 16–0 victory over Ohio State. They also tied their rival, Western Reserve, 6–6, after beating them earlier in the year. This record helped Oberlin claim the 1896 Ohio State Championship.

Fauver returned to coaching in 1902. While he was teaching law, he became the head baseball coach at Western Reserve. In his only season there, his team had 6 wins and 5 losses.

Head Coaching Record

Professional Baseball Career

While studying law in Cleveland, Fauver played Major League Baseball for the Louisville Colonels. On September 7, 1899, he played his first and only Major League game. Fauver started as a pitcher against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched the entire game and didn't allow any earned runs.

The next season, in 1900, he played for the Cleveland Lake Shores. This team was part of the American League before it became a Major League. He pitched in 10 games and had a record of 4 wins and 6 losses. He also hit for a .206 batting average and scored 2 runs for the Lake Shores.

Life as an Attorney

In 1900, Fauver earned his law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland. He stayed in Cleveland and worked as an attorney. He also taught law at Western Reserve.

In 1916, he moved to New York City. There, he continued his legal career, focusing on laws about import and export trade. During this time, he became the Vice-President and General Counsel for a company called Gaston Williams and Wigmore. From 1931 to 1933, he was a partner in a law firm in New Rochelle, New York.

Returning to Oberlin

Even when living in Cleveland and New York, Fauver stayed involved with Oberlin College. In 1920, he became a trustee of the college. In 1933, he moved back to Oberlin. He worked as an investment executive for the college and was also the President of Oberlin Savings Bank.

On March 3, 1942, Fauver passed away from a heart condition. He was traveling from Ohio to Florida and had stopped for the night in Chatsworth, Georgia, because of a snowstorm. The next morning, as he was getting ready to leave, he collapsed on the hotel stairs.