| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1876 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1932 (aged 56) Claymont, Delaware, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1897–1901 | Delaware |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 11–18–4 |
Herbert Leigh Rice (March 10, 1876 – December 30, 1932)[1][2] was an American college football head coach who was Delaware football program's second head coach. He compiled a 11–18–4 record from 1897 through 1901. During the 1899 season, he played quarterback and halfback for the professional Duquesne Country and Athletic Club of Pittsburgh.[3] Rice was later a prominent judge in Delaware. He died of a heart attack in 1932.
- ^ "Judge Herbert U Rice". The New York Times. December 31, 1932.
- ^ "Judge Herbert L. Rice", Chester Times, December 31, 1932, Chester, Pennsylvania
- ^ "H. L. Rice To Return". Evening Journal. Wilmington, DE. December 1, 1899. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.