Introduction
John William Fuhrer (April 11, 1880 – July 24, 1972) was a college football coach.
Athletic career
Fuhrer competed in the men's triple jump at the 1904 Summer Olympics, where he placed fourth.
Coaching career
Doane
Furher was the tenth head football coach for the Doane College Tigers located in Crete, Nebraska and he held that position for four seasons, from 1904 until 1907. His coaching record at Doane was 13 wins, 11 losses, and 0 ties.
In 1971, a gymnasium at Doane College was named after Fuhrer, with him present at the dedication.
Pittsburg State
Fuhrer was the second head coach for the Pittsburg State Gorrilas in Pittsburg, Kansas. He coached from 1909 through 1914, and then returned for the 1917 season for a total of 7 seasons. His teams posted a record of 26 wins, 22 losses, and 2 ties.
On November 27, 1913 in a game against the Southwestern College Moundbuilders coached by Fred Clapp, Fuhrer officially launched a formal protest against the appearance of an African American player.
Death
Fuhrer died on July 24, 1972, aged 92.
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doane Tigers (Independent) (1904–1907) | |||||||||
| 1904 | Doane | 5–2 | |||||||
| 1905 | Doane | 5–1 | |||||||
| 1906 | Doane | 2–3 | |||||||
| 1907 | Doane | 1–5 | |||||||
| Doane: | 13–11 | ||||||||
| Pittsburg State Gorillas (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1909–1918) | |||||||||
| 1909 | Pittsburg State | 2–2–1 | |||||||
| 1910 | Pittsburg State | 6–3 | |||||||
| 1911 | Pittsburg State | 6–3 | |||||||
| 1912 | Pittsburg State | 4–4 | |||||||
| 1913 | Pittsburg State | 4–2–1 | |||||||
| 1914 | Pittsburg State | 1–7 | |||||||
| 1918 | Pittsburg State | 3–1 | |||||||
| Pittsburg State: | 26–22–2 | ||||||||
| Total: | 39–33–2 | ||||||||
| National championship Conference title Conference division title | |||||||||