Worth B. Yancey

Worth B. Yancey
Biographical details
Born(1879-07-03)July 3, 1879
Kentucky, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1912(1912-08-26) (aged 33)
Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1900–1902Kentucky University
1907–1908Bethany (WV)
Baseball
1906Americus Pallbearers
PositionsFullback, halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1907–1908Bethany (WV)
Head coaching record
Overall9–6–1

Worth Bryan Yancey (July 3, 1879 – August 26, 1912) was an American college football player and coach and minor league baseball player. He served as the head football coach at Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia from 1907 to 1908.

Yancey attended Kentucky University—know known as Transylvania University—Lexington, Kentucky, where he played football. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bethany College in 1909.

Yancey played for the Americus Pallbearers of the Georgia State League in 1906.[1] He also managed the Lexington Baseball Club. Yancey died on August 26, 1912, at his mother's home in Lexington, following a 17-month-long illness.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Bethany Bison (Independent) (1907–1908)
1907 Bethany 6–2
1908 Bethany 3–4–1
Bethany: 9–6–1
Total:9–6–1

References

  1. ↑ "Worth Yancey". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Worth Yancey, Athlete, Dies In Lexington". The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. August 27, 1912. p. 3. Retrieved August 3, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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