Ted Coy
1888–1935 (age 47)
College football player and coach
Biography
Ted Coy dazzled college football as Yale's star halfback, earning All-American honors and leading his teams to numerous victories through elegant power and fierce leadership. Teammates remember him as both a strategist and a loyal comrade, inspiring younger players to match his intensity.
After graduation he remained close to the sport as a coach and mentor, translating his love for the game into opportunities for others to grow, while pursuing business ventures reflective of his disciplined mind. He rests at Evergreen Cemetery, where fans still celebrate the lasting legend of his gridiron grace.