W. McKinley King

W. McKinley King
Biographical details
Born(1904-05-11)May 11, 1904
DiedJune 1, 1946(1946-06-01) (aged 42)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
EducationHampton (BS)
Iowa State (MS)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1929Florida A&M
1930Florida A&M (assistant)
1940–1941Georgia State
Head coaching record
Overall4–10–4

William McKinley King (May 11, 1904 – June 1, 1946) was an American football coach and educator. He served as the head football coach at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes (now known as Florida A&M University) in 1929 and Georgia State College (now known as Savannah State University) from 1940 to 1941.[1]

A native of Virginia, King earned degrees from Hampton Institute (now known as Hampton University) and Iowa State College (now known as Iowa State University).[2] King was the head football coach at Florida A&M in 1929.[3][4] The following season, he assisted Jubie Bragg in coaching the team.[5] King taught at both Florida A&M and Georgia State. He was killed in an automobile accident, on June 1, 1946, in Savannah, Georgia.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Florida A&M Wildcats / Rattlers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1929)
1929 Florida A&M 0–4–20–3
Florida A&M: 0–4–20–3
Georgia State Tigers (Southeastern Athletic Conference) (1940–1941)
1940 Georgia State 3–3–1
1941 Georgia State 1–3–1
Georgia State: 4–10–4
Total:4–10–4

References

  1. ↑ Nelson, Jon (August 7, 2012). A History of College Football in Georgia: Glory on the Gridiron. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-61423-613-9. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "W. M. King Killed In Auto Accident". Atlanta Daily World. Atlanta, Georgia. June 14, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved May 7, 2026 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ↑ "30 Report to Coach for Florida A. and M. Eleven". The Chicago Defender. Chicago, Illinois. September 14, 1929. p. 11. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ↑ Abbott, Cleve (December 20, 1929). "Football Enjoyed The Best Season In Its History Throughout The South As Result Of Calibre Of Play And Interest In The Intercollegiate Conference Elevens During 1929 Year". St. Louis Argus. Chicago, Illinois. p. 14. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ↑ "Coach Jubie Bragg Whips Fla. A. and M. 11 Into Shape". The Chicago Defender. Chicago, Illinois. October 4, 1930. p. 8. Retrieved May 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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