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William J. Rennie

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William J. Rennie
Biographical details
Born(1891-09-12)September 12, 1891
Holly, Michigan, U.S.
DiedDecember 10, 1964(1964-12-10) (aged 73)
Hillsdale, Michigan, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1920–1921Hillsdale
Basketball
1920–1922Hillsdale
Head coaching record
Overall11–4–1 (football)
12–16 (basketball)

William J. Rennie (September 12, 1891 – December 10, 1964) was an American football and basketball coach. Rennie served as the head football coach at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan from 1920 and 1921, compiling a record of 11–4–1.[1] Ost was also the head basketball coach at Hillsdale from 1920 to 1922, tallying a mark of 12–16.

On August 12, 1920, Rennie married Elizabeth Adelaide Goodrich in Hillsdale. Later regarded as an expert in fly fishing, he died in 1964 and was buried in Hillsdale.[2]

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Hillsdale Dales (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1920–1921)
1920 Hillsdale 6–1–1 2–1–1 3rd
1921 Hillsdale 5–3 2–2 3rd
Hillsdale: 11–4–1 4–3–1
Total: 11–4–1

References

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  1. ^ "Hillsdale Chargers 2010 Media Guide" (PDF). Hillsdale College. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  2. ^ "W.J. Rennie Dies At Age 73". The Hillsdale Daily News. December 10, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved August 21, 2014 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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