Sport(s) College football Name Arthur McKean 1901,1903 Geneva Role Politician | 1907-1911 Geneva Team Geneva College Overall 10-24-7 (0.329) | |
Died January 7, 1957, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Arthur McKean (March 13, 1882 – January 7, 1957) was an American football coach and politician. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives while also acting as head football coach at Geneva College.
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Coaching career
McKean was named the sixth head football coach at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and he held that position for five seasons, from 1907 until 1911. His coaching record at Geneva was 10–24–7. Under McKean, the Geneva College team decided to join forces with five other colleges to abolish the game of football if significant rules changes were not made to make the game safer.
McKean also played football at Geneva when he was a student.
Politics and law
McKean was elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature as a Democrat in 1910. He also served various local political positions and maintained a law practice.
Death
McKean died at a hospital in 1957.