Thomas L. McFadden
Encyclopedia
Thomas Lewis McFadden was an American
college football player at Stanford University
who was also a football coach at Pacific University
, Oregon Agricultural College
, and DePauw University
.
. He graduated from Stanford University
in 1900 and played on the school's football team. He attended Stanford Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 1903.
in Forest Grove, Oregon
for the 1901 and 1902 seasons, earning a record of 0–1–1 the first season and 2–4–0 the second for an overall record 2–5–1. In 1903, McFadden coached one season at Oregon Agricultural College
with a record of 2–4–1. In 1904, McFadden coached one season for DePauw
, ending with a record of 8–2.
from 1908 to 1912, when he married Lucana Forster and returned to Placentia to continue his practice.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
college football player at Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
who was also a football coach at Pacific University
Pacific University
Pacific University is a private university located in Oregon, United States. The first campus began more than 160 years ago and is located about 38 km west of Portland in Forest Grove...
, Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
, and DePauw University
DePauw University
DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, USA, is a private, national liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. The school has a Methodist heritage and was originally known as Indiana Asbury University. DePauw is a member of both the Great Lakes Colleges Association...
.
Early life and career
McFadden was born to William and Sarah McFadden, who were among the early settlers in Placentia, CaliforniaPlacentia, California
-Local: Placentia is a Charter city with an elected city council and professional city manager. Placentia City Council*Mayor- Scott W. Nelson*Mayor Pro Tem- Jeremy Yamaguchi*Council Member- Joe Aquirre*Council Member- Constance Underhill...
. He graduated from Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
in 1900 and played on the school's football team. He attended Stanford Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 1903.
College coaching career
While enrolled at law school, McFadden began coaching college football, first at Pacific UniversityPacific University
Pacific University is a private university located in Oregon, United States. The first campus began more than 160 years ago and is located about 38 km west of Portland in Forest Grove...
in Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, west of Portland. Originally a small farm town, it is now primarily a bedroom suburb of Portland. Settled in the 1840s, the town was platted in 1850 and then incorporated in 1872 and was the first city in Washington County...
for the 1901 and 1902 seasons, earning a record of 0–1–1 the first season and 2–4–0 the second for an overall record 2–5–1. In 1903, McFadden coached one season at Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon State Beavers football
The Oregon State Beavers football team represents Oregon State University in NCAA Division I-A college football. The team first fielded an organized football team in 1893 and is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. The head coach is Mike Riley, with Danny Langsdorf as the offensive...
with a record of 2–4–1. In 1904, McFadden coached one season for DePauw
DePauw University
DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, USA, is a private, national liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. The school has a Methodist heritage and was originally known as Indiana Asbury University. DePauw is a member of both the Great Lakes Colleges Association...
, ending with a record of 8–2.
After football
McFadden worked as an attorney in Bellingham, WashingtonBellingham, Washington
Bellingham is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is the twelfth-largest city in the state. Situated on Bellingham Bay, Bellingham is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia...
from 1908 to 1912, when he married Lucana Forster and returned to Placentia to continue his practice.