John D. Waldorf

John David Waldorf (July 29, 1909 – August 12, 1982) was an American football player and coach and, later, a long-time college football and college basketball official. He played college football at the University of Missouri, where he was a two-time All-Big Six selection.[1] Waldorf served as the head football coach at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska from 1930 to 1932.[2] After retiring from coaching, he became an official in the Big Eight Conference.[3]

John D. Waldorf
Biographical details
Born(1909-07-29)July 29, 1909
Syracuse, New York
DiedAugust 12, 1982(1982-08-12) (aged 73)
Marshall, Missouri
Playing career
1927–1929Missouri
Position(s)Fullback, quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1930–1932Nebraska Wesleyan
Head coaching record
Overall14–9–2

Waldorf was the brother of college football coaches Pappy Waldorf, Paul D. Waldorf, and Bob Waldorf, as well as the son of Methodist Episcopal Church bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf.[4]

References
  1. "Record Book" (PDF). Missouri Tigers football. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "Year-by-Year Results" (PDF). Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves football. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. "John Waldorf". Missouri Tigers. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. "John Waldorf". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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