John H. McIntosh

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Early life and college career

McIntosh was born on February 1, 1879, in Early County, Georgia, the son of Dr. B. L. McIntosh. His ancestors immigrated from Scotland and settled in Georgia. McIntosh County, Georgia was named for his family.[1]

McIntosh graduated from the University of Georgia with a Doctor of Law in 1899.[1] He was captain of the track team, a fullback on the football team, and played right field on the baseball team.[1]

Move west

McIntosh moved west to New Mexico and continued his practice as a lawyer.[1] After one season at the Colorado School of Mines, McIntosh became the first athletic director at Colorado State.[1] He was then athletic director and professor of English at Montana State College.[1]

McIntosh committed suicide on July 14, 1925, when he jumped out of the window of his office at the American Bank building in Seattle.[2]

Legacy and honors

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Head coaching record

Football

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Colorado Agricultural Aggies (Colorado Football Association) (1904–1905)
1904 Colorado Agricultural 0–4–1 0–4 5th
1905 Colorado Agricultural 3–4
Colorado State: 3–8–1
Montana Agricultural (Independent) (1908–1910)
1908 Montana Agricultural 2–1–2
1909 Montana Agricultural 0–6–1
1910 Montana Agricultural 1–3–2
Montana Agricultural: 3–10–5
Total: 6–18–6

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