| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born | November 11, 1897 Middleton, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 22, 1986 (aged 88) Palm Beach, Florida |
| Playing career | |
| 1919 | Dartmouth |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1926–1928 | Allegheny |
| 1929 | Dartmouth (assistant) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–15–2 (.360) |
| Statistics | |
Melville Pettengill "Mel" Merritt[1] was an American football player and coach in the United States.[2][3]
Coaching career[edit]
Merritt was the head college football coach for the Allegheny Gators located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He held that position for 3 seasons, from 1926 until 1928. His coaching record at Allegheny was 8 wins, 15 losses and 2 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #14 at Allegheny in total wins and #24 at the school in winning percentage (.360).[4]
References[edit]
- ^ New York (N.Y.). University Club; University Club, New York City (1946). Annual of the University Club (v. 82; v. 84-85; v. 87-91). University Club. ISSN 1040-1806. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "The Hartford Courant article archive - Dick Chapman Lone Connecticut Golfer To Survive In New England Amateur". pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ McNeill, R.S. (1985). Cain Connections (v. 11-20). R.S. McNeill. ISSN 0899-1375. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ DeLassus, David. "Allegheny Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
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