Charles M. Barber
Biographical details
Born(1876-12-27)December 27, 1876
LaPorte, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJune 23, 1954(1954-06-23) (aged 77)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1897–1898New Mexico A&M
Head coaching record
Overall3–1–1

Charles Melvin Barber (December 27, 1876 – June 23, 1954) was an American football coach, author, botanist and zoologist. He attended the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts–now known as New Mexico State University–beginning in 1897.[1] He served as the school's head football coach during the 1897 and 1898 seasons, compiling a record of 3–1–1.[2]

Barber traveled extensively across the southwest United States, Mexico, and Central America, collecting animal specimens for American museums. He worked at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois from 1903 to 1908.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
New Mexico A&M Aggies (Independent) (1897–1898)
1897 New Mexico A&M 1–0–1
1898 New Mexico A&M 2–1
New Mexico A&M: 3–1–1
Total:3–1–1

References

  1. The Collector, The Guide and the Bone Digger. Blurb, Inc. 7 February 2009. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  2. "2019 Media Guide" (PDF). New Mexico State Aggies. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  3. Cattell, James McKeen (1906). American Men of Science: A Biographical Directory, Volume 1. R.R. Bowker. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
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