William C. Malley

William Charles Malley (c. 1868 – June 17, 1908)[1] was an American football player and coach. He played college football for the University of Michigan from 1888 to 1890 and served as the head football coach to Wabash College in 1892.

William C. Malley
Malley, captain of the 1890 Michigan Wolverines football team
Biographical details
Bornc. 1868
DiedJune 17, 1908 (aged 40)
Chicago, Illinois
Playing career
1888–1890Michigan
Position(s)Tackle, guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1892Wabash
1897–1898Michigan (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall1–4

Playing career

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Malley played tackle and guard for the University of Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1888 to 1890. He was the captain of the 1890 team that finished with a 4–1 record.[2]

Coaching career

Wabash

In 1892 Malley became the head football at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He held that position for one season and his record at Wabash was 1–4.[3]

Michigan

Malley returned to the University of Michigan as an assistant football coach for the 1897 and 1898 Michigan Wolverines football teams.[4][5]

Later years

Malley graduated from Michigan's law department in 1891 and became employed with the law firm of Moran, Kraus & Mayer. He later went into partnership with Edwin W. Sims, who became the U.S. Attorney in Chicago. His father, John O'Malley, built the first packing house in Chicago. Malley later became an election commissioner in Chicago. In December 1907, the Chicago Daily Tribune reported that Malley, at age 39, was said to be "hopelessly insane." Family difficulties relating to an unhappy marriage were reported to have resulted in a breakdown.[6] He died six months later at age 40.

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Wabash (Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1892)
1892 Wabash 1–41–4
Wabash: 1–41–4
Total:1–4

References
  1. Bentley Historical Library Necrology File.
  2. "1890 Football Team". Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.
  3. Wabash College coaching records
  4. "1897 Football Team". Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.
  5. "1898 Football Team". Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.
  6. "W. C. Malley, Once Athlete, Election Official, Insane: Family Troubles Said to Have Shattered mind of Ex-Commissioner -- On Michigan Football Team in 1890". Chicago Daily Tribune. December 5, 1907. p. 7.
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