David Leroy Reeves

David Leroy Reeves
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1872-05-27)May 27, 1872
Cape May, NJ
Died August 12, 1949(1949-08-12) (aged 77)
Cape May, NJ
Alma mater Lafayette
Playing career
Baseball
?–1896 Lafayette
Football
?–1896 Lafayette
Position(s) Outfielder, Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1898–? Drexel

David Leroy Reeves (May 27, 1872 – August 12, 1949), also known as Leroy Reeves and D.L. Reeves, was an American football player and coach. He served as the first head football coach at Drexel Institute, where he accomplished an undefeated season in which the team did not allow any points to opponents.

Career

After graduating from Lafayette College in 1896, Reeves became the first head football coach at Drexel Institute. In his first season in 1898, the team went undefeated, finishing with a 7–0–0 record and did not allow any points against the entire season.

After serving as Drexel's football coach, Reeves worked for The Times.

In 1904, Reeves was elected secretary and treasurer of the Philadelphia Phillies, and remained in the position until January 25, 1909. From 1913 through 1916, Reeves served as the National League secretary under John K. Tener. Following his MLB career, Reeves returned to the Philadelphia Public Ledger as the sports editor.

In 1921, Reeves resigned from his position at the Ledger to return to Lafayette as the graduate manager of athletics. Reeves was inducted into the Lafayette Maroon Club Hall of Fame in 1978 for his service as an Athletic Administrator from 1921 through 1946.[1][2]

Head coaching record

Football

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Drexel (Independent) (1898–unknown)
1898 Drexel 7–0–0
Drexel: –
Total:

References

  1. ↑ "MAROON CLUB HALL OF FAME" (PDF). Lafayette University. p. 111. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "DAVID REEVES". Lafayette University. Archived from the original on 10 May 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
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