Dave Beggs

David Milne Beggs (December 4, 1872 – August 11, 1924) was an American football player and coach. He served as a player-coach at Mercer University in 1891.

Dave Beggs
Biographical details
Born(1872-12-04)December 4, 1872
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 1924(1924-08-11) (aged 51)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Playing career
1890Washington & Lee
1891–1892Mercer
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1891Mercer
Head coaching record
Overall0–2

Beggs graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia in 1891, where he was also a member of the football team. Although he was not a registered student at Mercer, he was allowed to play as a member of its team. He played against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first game in their program's history.

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