David Farragut Edwards (c. 1872 – December 6, 1930) was an

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player, coach, and lawyer. He served for one season each at

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(1897) and the

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(1898), compiling a career record of 6–8–1. Before coaching, Edwards played football at

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. After his coaching career, he practiced law in his home state of

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, and from 1914 to 1930 he held the office of New Jersey Supervisor of Inheritance Taxes.

Early life and family

Edwards was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. His older brother was Edward I. Edwards was served as

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from 1920 to 1923 and in the

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from 1923 to 1929.

Coaching career

In 1897, at Ohio State, Edwards had a 1–7–1 record, the worst in the history of the program. He was the first

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coach to face

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. In 1898, Edwards took over at Texas and had a 5–1 record that season. While at Texas, he unsuccessfully attempted to change the school colors from orange and white to orange and maroon.

Later life

Following the 1898 season, Edwards returned to

, where he was admitted to the bar in 1901, and practiced law in Jersey City. He served as New Jersey Supervisor of Inheritance Taxes from 1914 until his death in 1930. Edwards died at the age of 58 on December 7, 1930 of "acute indigestion" in at his home in Spring Lake, New Jersey.

Head coaching record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Edwards, David Farragut Year of birth uncertain 1870s births 1930 deaths American football fullbacks Ohio State Buckeyes football coaches Princeton Tigers football players Texas Longhorns football coaches New Jersey lawyers Players of American football from Jersey City, New Jersey