Frederick S. Jones
Dean Frederick S. Jones was a college football head coach for the University of Minnesota from 1886 through 1888, leading the team to a 3-3 record in three seasons. He came from Yale to teach physics and became known as the "father of Minnesota football". Unlike Coach Peebles, he preferred the rugby style of football. They each put together competing teams, but practical considerations helped to decide the future of football at Minnesota - Alfred F. Pillsbury arrived on campus and he owned a brand-new rugby ball, which was rare in those days. From that point on, football at Minnesota was played in the rugby style.
Following his time as coach, Jones continued his involvement in athletics. He helped secure land and funding for Northrop Field, the program's first true home field. He also signed Dr. Henry L. Williams to be the new coach in 1900.
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