Coach Who Strangled the Bulldog

Discover the compelling biography of Percy Haughton in Coach Who Strangled the Bulldog by Dick Friedman. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2018, this hardback edition spans 296 pages and delves into the life of college football's first modern coach. Haughton was a true innovator who transformed the game in the early 1900s, shifting it from a slow, physical contest to an exciting, fast-paced sport that embraced passing and speed. Over his remarkable nine-season tenure at Harvard, Haughton’s teams achieved an impressive record of 71 wins, 7 losses, and 5 ties, securing national championships three times. This insightful biography offers a fascinating look at Haughton's impact on college sports, making it a must-read for fans of football history and coaching strategies.