Charles Lantz

Charles Phillip Lantz (December 14, 1884 – May 6, 1962) was the sixth head college football coach for the Eastern Illinois University Panthers located in Charleston, Illinois and he held that position for twenty-four seasons, from 1911 until 1944, taking breaks in 1918 and from 1935-1943. During the times when Lantz was not coaching, the team was either coached by "Scotty" Angus, Gilbert Carson, or the school did not field a team.

Lantz's career coaching record at Eastern Illinois was 94 wins, 66 losses, and 13 ties. This ranks him second at Eastern Illinois in total wins and sixth at Eastern Illinois in winning percentage.