John Henry Minds (April 9, 1871 – December 31, 1963) was an American college football player and coach. He played football at the University of Pennsylvania as a fullback and tackle from 1894 to 1897. Minds served as the head football coach at the University of Minnesota in 1898, compiling a record of 4–5. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1962.

Minds was a later a lawyer and general solicitor for the United Gas Improvement Co.—now known as UGI Corporation. He died on December 31, 1963, at his home in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Minnesota Golden Gophers (Western Conference) (1898)
1898 Minnesota 4–5 1–2 5th
Minnesota: 4–5 1–2
Total: 4–5

References

  1. ^ "John H. Minds, Ex-All America". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsuylvania. January 1, 1964. p. 8. Retrieved March 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.


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