Sport(s) Football 1926–1936 Southwestern (KS) | Overall 34–51–8 Name William Monypenny | |
William Monypenny was an American football coach and educator.
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Coaching career
Monypenny was the seventh football coach for the Southwestern College Moundbuilders in Winfield, Kansas and held that position 11 seasons, from 1926 to 1936. His overall coaching record at Southwestern was 34 wins, 51 losses, and 8 ties..
Southwestern paid tribute to Monypenny by naming "Monypenny Track" inside Sonner Stadium, considered one of the finest NAIA facilities in the Midwest. Monypenny Track has been host to numerous invitational, collegiate championships, and high school championship meets.
Political involvement
Monypenny's friendship with Kansas Governor Andrew Frank Schoeppel assisted in the expediting of Veterans benefits for Kansas soldiers returning home after World War II. Monypenny and Governor Schoeppel's friendship dated back to when the governor was the head football coach at Fort Hays State University.