 Osgood in 1889 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 12, 1870 Fort Barrancas, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 1896 (aged 26) Cuba |
| Playing career | |
| 1888–89, 1891–92 | Cornell |
| 1893–1894 | Penn |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1895 | Indiana |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 4–3–1 |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1970 (profile) | |
Winchester Dana Osgood (April 12, 1870 – October 18, 1896) was a prominent American college athlete in the late 19th century at both Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania. He played halfback on the football teams at both schools and served as the head football coach at Indiana University for one season in 1895, compiling a record of 4–3–1. Osgood volunteered for the Cuban forces during Cuba’s fight for Independence from Spain. He was commissioned a major in artillery in the Cuban Army and was killed in combat. Osgood was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1970.