Fred Norcross

Fred Stephenson "Norky" Norcross Jr. (July 14, 1884 – April 4, 1965) was an American football player and coach and mining engineer. He was the quarterback for the University of Michigan from 1903 to 1905, leading the team to a 33–1–1 record in three seasons, including national championships in 1903 and 1904. Norcross was the head football coach Oregon State University, then known as Oregon Agricultural College, from 1906 to 1908. After retiring from football, Norcross worked in the mining industry for more than 40 years, holding positions in British Columbia, Cuba, New Mexico, Mexico, New York, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He also served as a major in the U.S. Army, 27th Engineers during World War I.

Fred Norcross
Fred Norcross cropped from 1903 Michigan Wolverines team photograph
Biographical details
Born(1884-07-14)July 14, 1884
Menominee, Michigan, U.S.
DiedApril 4, 1965(1965-04-04) (aged 80)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Playing career
1903–1905Michigan
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1906–1908Oregon Agricultural
Head coaching record
Overall14–4–3
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
As coach:
  • Western United States (1907)

As player:

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