Stewart Clark (coach)

Stewart Clark
Clark pictured in the Crimson Rambler 1921, Carthage yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1890-04-12)April 12, 1890
Carthage, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 1974(1974-06-26) (aged 84)
Playing career
1913William & Vashti
PositionHalfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1915–1919Carthage
1924–?Wyoming (assistant)
1928–1929Western State (CO)
Basketball
1924–1928Wyoming
Head coaching record
Overall10–19 (football)
43–24 (basketball)

Stewart McCullough Clark (April 12, 1890 – June 26, 1974) was an American football and basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at Carthage College in Carthage, Illinois from 1915 to 1919 and at Western State College of Colorado—now known as Western Colorado University—from 1928 to 1929, compiling a career college football coaching record of 10–19. Clark was also the head basketball coach at the University of Wyoming from 1924 to 1928, tallying a mark of 43–24. He was a brother of Potsy Clark.[1]

Coaching career

Clark was the head football coach at Carthage College in his hometown of Carthage, Illinois (since relocated to Kenosha, Wisconsin), serving for five seasons, from 1915 to 1919, and compiling a record of 8–7.[2]

Death

Clark died on June 26, 1974.[3]

References

  1. ^ "What The Fans Are Watching In This Whirling World Of Sport". Decatur Herald. Decatur, Illinois. January 6, 1923. p. 12. Retrieved December 27, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "All-time football records". Carthage Red Men. Retrieved October 3, 2013.
  3. ^ "Obituaries; Stewart Clark". Capital Journal. Salem, Oregon. June 27, 1974. p. 23, section 3. Retrieved December 27, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.