Fielding H. Yost

1871–1946 (age 75)

Football coach

Biography

Fielding H. Yost reimagined college football with fierce preparation and strategic innovation, leading teams that astonished fans with their speed and discipline.

He also mentored young leaders, instilling the values of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship that endured in programs long after he stepped down.

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