Jesse Merrill Blanchard (April 26, 1881 – April 3, 1914) was an

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player, coach of football,

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, and

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, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at the

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(1904–1905, 1910),

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(1906–1907), and

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(1908–1909).

Playing career

Blanchard played

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as a

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Coaching career

Blanchard was the first head coach of the William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team, in 1905–06.William & Mary men's basketball history - Media Guide 2007-08
. Accessed March 24, 2008. In the inaugural season of William & Mary's basketball program, Blanchard led the team to a 4–1 record. It was his first and last season with the Tribe despite the success. Blanchard also coached the William & Mary football team from 1904 to 1905 and again in 1910, compiling a record of 6–14–2.William & Mary football history - Media Guide 2007
, ''page 22''. Accessed March 26, 2008.

Head coaching record

Football

Basketball

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