Edwin R. Taber
Edwin R. Taber (1863 – February 16, 1916) was an American college football coach. He was the first head football coach at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, serving for one season, in 1884 season, and compiling a record of 1–0.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1863 Cass County, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1916 North Yakima, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Wabash (1885) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1884 | Wabash |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–0 |
Taber was a student-coach of the team. The one game he coached was played on October 25, 1884 against Butler University at the Indianapolis Baseball Park. Wabash won the game 4–0 and completed the first intercollegiate football game in the history of the state of Indiana.
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