Carroll Paul Huntress (January 4, 1924 – February 11, 2015) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Bucknell University from 1965 to 1968, compiling a record of 19–19. Huntress was born on January 4, 1924, in Saco, Maine. After serving in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, he played football and lacrosse the University of New Hampshire.[1] Huntress began his coaching career in 1949 at Mechanic Falls High School in Mechanic Falls, Maine, where he coached football, basketball, and baseball.[2]

Carroll Huntress
Huntress, c. 1961
Biographical details
Born(1924-01-04)January 4, 1924
Saco, Maine, U.S.
DiedFebruary 11, 2015(2015-02-11) (aged 91)
Playing career
Football
c. 1948New Hampshire
Lacrosse
c. 1948New Hampshire
Position(s)Fullback, halfback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1949Mechanic Falls HS (ME)
1950–1955Portland HS (ME) (freshman)
1956–1959Portland HS (ME)
1960–1963?Maryland (assistant)
1964Maryland (freshman)
1965–1968Bucknell
1969Kentucky (OL)
1970Kentucky (freshman)
1971–1972Kentucky (OB)
1973–1981New York Jets (scout)
Head coaching record
Overall19–19 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 MAC University Division (1965)

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Bucknell Bison (Middle Atlantic Conference) (1965–1968)
1965 Bucknell 6–3 5–1 1st (University)
1966 Bucknell 4–5 2–3 T–4th (University)
1967 Bucknell 4–6 3–2 3rd (University)
1968 Bucknell 5–5 3–2 2nd (University)
Bucknell: 19–19 13–8
Total: 19–19
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Carroll Paul Huntress". Dallas Morning News. Dallas, Texas. February 13, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2019 – via Legacy.com.
  2. ^ "Bucknell Chooses Huntress as New Head Football Coach". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. February 7, 1965. p. 67. Retrieved June 7, 2019 – via Newspapers.com  .