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Enoch Bagshaw

Enoch Bagshaw (May 23 1884 – May 10 1930) was an American athlete and coach, most notable for his tenure as head football coach at the University of Washington.

Early life and playing career

  • Born in Iowa, United States.
  • Attended the University of Washington, where he played college football as a lineman.

Coaching career

  • Served as head coach of the Washington Huskies football team from 1920 to 1929.
  • Compiled an overall football coaching record of 63 wins, 22 losses, and 6 ties.
  • Guided the 1925 Huskies to an undefeated season and a Pacific Coast Conference championship.
  • Also acted as head baseball coach at Washington from 1919 to 1921, recording a winning record in that sport.

Military service

  • Enlisted in the United States Army during World War I, attaining the rank of first lieutenant.

Later life and death

  • After leaving coaching, Bagshaw remained involved in athletics and community affairs in Seattle.
  • Died on May 10 1930 in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 45, reportedly from a heart attack.

Bagshaw’s contributions to collegiate athletics, particularly at the University of Washington, are documented in historical sports archives and university records.

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