Frank Forbes (coach)

Frank Forbes
Biographical details
Born(1904-02-14)February 14, 1904
Macon County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedAugust 22, 1972(1972-08-22) (aged 68)
Playing career
Football
c. 1925Morehouse
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1932–1933Morehouse
1935–1942Morehouse
Basketball
1932–1934Morehouse
1935–1943Morehouse
1945–1964Morehouse
Head coaching record
Overall45–57–14 (football)
298–327 (basketball)

Franklin Lafayette Forbes (February 14, 1904 – August 22, 1972) was an American college football and college basketball coach. He served three stints as the head football coach (1932–1933, 1935–1942, 1945–1949) at Morehouse College in Atlanta.[1]

Forbes died on August 22, 1972.[2] Morehouse's Forbes Arena is named after him. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Franklin L. Forbes". Morehouse Maroon Tigers. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Last rites for Dr. Forber[sic]". Atlanta Voice. Atlanta, Georgia. August 26, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ Killian, Herty (September 2, 1972). "Frank Forbes 1904-1972". Atlanta Voice. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 10. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.