H. G. Hadden
Biographical details
Born(1874-08-30)August 30, 1874
DiedOctober 13, 1945(1945-10-13) (aged 71)
Playing career
1894Michigan
1895Notre Dame
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1895Notre Dame
1899Michigan (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall3–1

Harry Graydon Hadden (August 30, 1874 – October 13, 1945)[1] was an American football player and coach. Hadden was born in 1874 and raised in the Englewood section of Chicago.[2] He graduated from the University of Michigan Law Department with an LLB degree in 1895. While attending law school, Hadden played tackle for the 1894 Michigan Wolverines football team. Following a tour with the Chicago Athletic Association, he transferred to Notre Dame, where he not only coached the football team in 1895, but also inserted himself into the lineup during a loss to Indianapolis Artillery.[3] He served as the head coach at the University of Notre Dame in 1895, tallying a mark of 3–1. He returned to Michigan as an assistant coach in 1899.[4] In 1902, he was employed by the Knickerbocker Ice Company in Chicago.[5] As of 1912, he was employed as a sales agent in Kenilworth, Illinois.[6] At the time of his registration for the draft in 1918, Hadden was living and working in Washington, D.C., as Assistant Supervisor of the U.S. Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Corp.[7] He suffered burns on his face and hands in a fire at a two-story building in Washington, D.C., in November 1918.[8] As of 1941, he was retired and living in New York City.[9]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Notre Dame (Independent) (1895)
1895 Notre Dame 3–1
Notre Dame: 3–1
Total:3–1

References

  1. ↑ Bentley Historical Library Necrology File.
  2. ↑ "HE WAS TOO STRONG: U. of M. Student Who Didn't Like to be Dunned". Detroit Free Press. June 29, 1895. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  3. ↑ Karen Croake Heisler (2006). Fighting Irish: Legends, Lists and Lore. Sports Publishing LLC. p. 10. ISBN 9781582617527.
  4. ↑ Kryk, John (2004). Natural Enemies: Major College Football's Oldest, Fiercest Rivalry. Taylor Trade Publications. pp. 25. ISBN 1-58979-090-1.
  5. ↑ General catalogue of officers and students, 1837-1901 By University of Michigan, p. 307.
  6. ↑ General Catalogue of officers and students, 1837-1911 By University of Michigan, p. 462.
  7. ↑ Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Registration Location: Washington County, District of Columbia; Roll: 1556837; Draft Board: 7.
  8. ↑ Board Of Commissioners, District of Columbia (1920). Report of the government of the District of Columbia. p. 324.
  9. ↑ Law school alumni directory, 1860-1941, University of Michigan Law School, 1941, p. 115.
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