John A. Brewin

John Andrew Brewin (December 9, 1876 – March 7, 1938) was an American college football and college baseball coach for Davidson College in the early 1900s. He was the first official head coach for both teams in school history. Brewin also served as the Physical Director during his tenure at Davidson.

John A. Brewin
Brewin pictured with the Davidson baseball team, c. 1903
Biographical details
Born(1876-12-09)December 9, 1876
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMarch 7, 1938(1938-03-07) (aged 61)
Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1893–1896Boston College
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1900–1903Davidson
Baseball
1902–1905Davidson
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
190?–190?Davidson
Head coaching record
Overall12–12–1 (football)
31–12 (baseball)

A native of Marlborough, Massachusetts, Brewin earned his medical degree from Davidson College in 1904. He had spent his undergraduate years at Boston College and lettered for the football team from 1893 to 1896, serving as team captain in 1895. He died in Everett, Massachusetts on March 7, 1938.

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