William Monypenny (American football)

William Monypenny
Sport(s) Football
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1926–1936 Southwestern (KS)
Head coaching record
Overall 34–51–8

William Monypenny was an American football coach and educator.

Coaching career

Monypenny was the seventh football coach for the Southwestern College Moundbuilders in Winfield, Kansas and held that position 11 seasons, from 1926 to 1936. His overall coaching record at Southwestern was 34 wins, 51 losses, and 8 ties..[1]

Southwestern paid tribute to Monypenny by naming [2]"Monypenny Track" inside Sonner Stadium, considered one of the finest NAIA facilities in the Midwest. Monypenny Track has been host to numerous invitational, collegiate championships, and high school championship meets.

Political involvement

Monypenny's friendship with Kansas Governor Andrew Frank Schoeppel assisted in the expediting of Veterans benefits for Kansas soldiers returning home after World War II. Monypenny and Governor Schoeppel's friendship dated back to when the governor was the head football coach at Fort Hays State University.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southwestern Moundbuilders (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1926)
1926 Southwestern 2–6
Southwestern Moundbuilders (Independent) (1927)
1927 Southwestern 6–2
Southwestern Moundbuilders (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ) (1928–1936)
1928 Southwestern 4–3–2
1929 Southwestern 2–5–1
1930 Southwestern 2–5–1
1931 Southwestern 3–5–1
1932 Southwestern 3–4–2
1933 Southwestern 1–6–2
1934 Southwestern 5–5
1935 Southwestern 4–5
1936 Southwestern 1–7
Southwestern: 34–51–8
Total: 34–51–8

References


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