Burr Clark "B. C." Chamberlain (August 21, 1877 – November 11, 1933) was an American

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player and coach. He played

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from 1896 to 1898 at the center and tackle positions. Three times he was an

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. Chamberlain served as the head football for one season at

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in 1899 and for a season at the

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in 1903 season, compiling a career head coaching record of 6–12–3. He also coached football at the

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, the

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, and his alma mater, Yale. Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1877, in

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. He died of a heart attack, at his home in

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, on November 11, 1933.

Head coaching record

References

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