Introduction
Thomas Lewis McFadden (April 24, 1878 – ?) was an American college football player at Stanford University who was also a football coach at Pacific University, Oregon Agricultural College, and DePauw University.
Early life and career
McFadden was born to William and Sarah McFadden, who were among the early settlers in Placentia, California. 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.
College coaching career
While enrolled at law school, McFadden began coaching college football, first at Pacific University 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.
After football
McFadden worked as an attorney in Bellingham, Washington from 1908 to 1912, when he married Lucana Forster and returned to Placentia to continue his practice.