Arthur Cumnock
Arthur James Cumnock (February 12, 1868 – June 8, 1930) was an American football player. He and Amos Alonzo Stagg were selected as the ends on the first College Football All-America Team in 1889. Cumnock invented the first nose guard. He is also credited with developing the tradition of spring practice in football; in March 1889, Cumnock led the Harvard team in drills on Jarvis field, which is considered the first-ever spring football practice.
Portrait of Cumnock from Walter Camp's 1894 book "American Football" | |
| Harvard Crimson | |
|---|---|
| Position | End |
| Class | Graduate |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 12, 1868 Danielson, Connecticut |
| Died: | June 8, 1930 (aged 62) |
| Career history | |
| College | Harvard (1889–1890) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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