Albert Byron Potter Sr. (January 8, 1872 – January 26, 1961) was American football coach. He was the fourth head football coach at Drake University Des Moines, Iowa, serving for three seasons, from 1897 to 1899, and compiling a record of 11–7.[1]

A. B. Potter
Biographical details
Born(1872-01-08)January 8, 1872
Pella, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJanuary 26, 1961(1961-01-26) (aged 89)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Playing career
1895–1896Northwestern
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1897–1899Drake
Head coaching record
Overall11–7

Potter attended Northwestern University, where he was a dental student.[2] He later worked as a dentist based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he died in 1961.[3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Drake Bulldogs (Independent) (1897–1899)
1897 Drake 2–3
1898 Drake 4–2
1899 Drake 5–2
Drake: 11–7
Total:11–7

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