Fenwick Watkins facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 27, 1887 Burlington, Vermont |
| Died | August 8, 1943 (aged 55) Fargo, North Dakota |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| c. 1907 | Vermont |
| Basketball | |
| 1905–1908 | Vermont |
| Baseball | |
| c. 1907 | Vermont |
| Position(s) | Forward, guard (basketball) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| c. 1910 | Fargo |
| 1922–1925 | Concordia (MN) |
| Basketball | |
| c. 1910 | Fargo |
| Baseball | |
| c. 1910 | Fargo |
| 1922 | North Dakota Agricultural |
Fenwick Henri Watkins (born December 27, 1887 – died August 8, 1943) was an amazing American athlete and coach. He was born in Burlington, Vermont, and later passed away in Fargo, North Dakota. Fenwick was known for playing three different sports in college: football, basketball, and baseball. He later became a coach for these same sports.
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A Talented College Athlete
Fenwick Watkins went to the University of Vermont. While there, he became a star player in football, basketball, and baseball. He was a true all-around athlete!
Baseball Success
On the baseball team, Fenwick played alongside two future Major League Baseball players. Their names were Larry Gardner and Ray Collins. This group of talented players, along with their teammates, made the 1908 Vermont baseball team one of the best in the school's history. They even won a New England championship! Their record that season was 15 wins and 9 losses.
Coaching Career Highlights
After finishing college at the University of Vermont, Fenwick Watkins started his coaching journey. He moved to Fargo, North Dakota, where he coached at Fargo College.
Leading the Sports Program
At Fargo College, Fenwick wasn't just a coach. He also took charge of the entire sports program. This meant he helped manage all the different sports teams at the college. He coached football, basketball, and baseball there.
Coaching at Concordia College
Later in his career, from 1922 to 1925, Fenwick Watkins coached the football team at Concordia College in Minnesota. He helped guide the Cobbers football team during these years. His overall record as a football coach at Concordia was 7 wins, 12 losses, and 3 ties.
