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Bill Armstrong (coach)
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Richard "Bill" Armstrong was the seventh head college football
coach for the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen
located in Annapolis, Maryland
and he held that position for three seasons, from 1897 until 1899. His coaching record at United States Naval Academy was 20 wins, 5 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 12th at United States Naval Academy in total wins and second at United States Naval Academy in winning percentage (0.800).
Armstrong was also a head coach for the College of William & Mary's football team
. He coached one season (1896) and recorded an 0–2 record. He concluded his coaching career at Hampton University
in 1912 when he coached for one season and finished with a 4–1 record.
College football
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coach for the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen
Navy Midshipmen football
The Navy Midshipmen football team represents the United States Naval Academy in NCAA Division I-A college football. They are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision independent school and coached by Ken Niumatalolo since December 2007...
located in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is...
and he held that position for three seasons, from 1897 until 1899. His coaching record at United States Naval Academy was 20 wins, 5 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 12th at United States Naval Academy in total wins and second at United States Naval Academy in winning percentage (0.800).
Armstrong was also a head coach for the College of William & Mary's football team
William & Mary Tribe football
The William & Mary Tribe are a college football team representing the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. William & Mary currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association of the NCAA's Division I Football Championship Subdivision. As of 2010, Jimmye Laycock is in his 31st...
. He coached one season (1896) and recorded an 0–2 record. He concluded his coaching career at Hampton University
Hampton University
Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen.-History:...
in 1912 when he coached for one season and finished with a 4–1 record.