Benjamin F. Searight

Benjamin F. Searight
Biographical details
Born(1873-05-20)May 20, 1873
Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 1937(1937-07-12) (aged 64)
Adrian, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materWilliam Jewell (A.B. 1895)
Playing career
1896Stanford
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898Montana
Head coaching record
Overall3–2

Benjamin Franklyn Searight (May 20, 1873 – July 12, 1937) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Montana in 1898, compiling a record of 3–2.[1] Searight was an 1895 graduate of William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.[2] He started at left halfback for the Stanford University football team in 1898 as a postgraduate student.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Montana (Independent) (1898)
1898 Montana 3–2
Montana: 3–2
Total: 3–2

References

  1. ^ "Coaching History" (PDF). Montana Grizzlies football. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  2. ^ "Annual Register". Stanford University. 1897. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  3. ^ "These to Sport the Cardinal". The San Francisco Call. November 25, 1896. Retrieved April 24, 2019.