John W. Anderson (American football)

John W. Anderson was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Nebraska. While specific details about his playing career are scarce, he is primarily known for his coaching tenure at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Anderson served as the head football coach at Nebraska Wesleyan from 1927 to 1941. During his time there, he built a successful program, leading the team to multiple conference championships. He is remembered as a significant figure in the history of Nebraska Wesleyan football. Specific win-loss records and statistics from his coaching career can be found in historical archives and team records related to Nebraska Wesleyan Athletics. After leaving Nebraska Wesleyan, he continued to be involved in athletics in various capacities.