Arthur August Schabinger (August 6, 1889 – October 13, 1972) was an American football and basketball coach and college athletics administrator. Schabinger is credited (although disputed) with throwing the first forward pass in college football history.Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Arthur Schabinger Even if it was not the first forward pass, most certainly Schabinger was one of the early adopters and innovators of the play.
Basketball achievements Schabinger coached college basketball for 20 seasons, including stints with Ottawa University, Emporia Teachers College and Creighton University. He was one of the founders of National Association of Basketball Coaches and the president of that organization in 1932. He authored the association's Constitution and By-Laws. He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 1961.Basketball Hall of Fame
Football achievements
As a player In 1910, Schabinger led the College of Emporia Presbies to a 17–0 victory over Washburn. During this game, he threw what some have credited (but many other records disputed) to be the first forward pass in college football history. That same year, "Schabie" scored seven touchdowns in a 107–0 win over Pittsburg Normal.Emporia Gazette, "First Hargiss Team Set Scoring Mark" by Ed Shupe, January 23, 1974
Schabinger's mentor and coach at the College of Emporia was Bill Hargiss.Bill Hargiss at the College of Emporia, 1910
As a coach Schabinger served as the head football coach at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas for four seasons, from 1915 to 1919, compiling a record of 9–17–5.
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