Ralph McKinzie

Ralph McKinzie
Sport(s) Football, basketball, baseball
Biographical details
Born (1894-10-01)October 1, 1894
Winterset, Iowa
Died December 7, 1990(1990-12-07) (aged 96)
Eureka, Illinois
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
19211937 Eureka
19381939 Wartburg
Basketball
19211937 Eureka
19381940 Wartburg
19401948 Northern Illinois
Baseball
1945 Northern Illinois
19491956 Northern Illinois
Head coaching record
Overall 368010 (football)
2182111 (basketball)
7090 (baseball)

Ralph Clyde "Mac" McKinzie (October 1, 1894 December 7, 1990) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach.

Coaching career

McKinzie was the third head football coach for the Eureka College Red Devils located in Eureka, Illinois and he held that position for seventeen seasons, from 1921 until 1937. His career coaching record at Eureka was 36 wins, 80 losses, and 10 ties. This ranks him first at Eureka in total wins and eighth at Eureka in winning percentage.[1]

McKinzie was the football coach for Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States.[2]

Recognition

Eureka College has recognized its alumnus and former coach, Ralph McKinzie, by naming its football field McKinzie Field. A plaque at the entrance to the field also encourages visitors to reflect on the power of coaching and mentoring in the lives of the players, through the example of Coach McKinzie's important role in the life of his player and future U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

References

  1. DeLassus, David. "Eureka Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved February 15, 2011.
  2. Cannon, Lou (2000). President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime. New York: Public Affairs. ISBN 1-891620-91-6.
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