Charles A. "Shy" Huntington (July 7, 1891 – January 1973)Shy Huntington's obituary was a quarterback and later a multi-sport coach at the University of Oregon.McCann, Michael C. (1995). Oregon Ducks Football: 100 Years of Glory. Eugene, OR: McCann Communications Corp. .
Playing and coaching career
Huntington began his football career as a quarterback and safety at the University of Oregon. He was the critical player in Oregon's Rose Bowl upset over heavily favored Pennsylvania in 1917, throwing a touchdown pass and intercepting three passes on defense as the Ducks won 14–0.Rose Bowl Legends Rose Bowl. URL accessed on August 16, 2006.
Huntington took over as head coach for the Ducks in 1918. He would coach the Ducks for six seasons. He finished with a 26–12–6 record. In 1919, he coached the Ducks to a Rose Bowl berth; they lost to Harvard, 7–6, on January 1, 1920.
He served as Oregon's baseball coach in 1919 and 1920,Baseball: Researching the National Pastime University of Oregon. URL accessed on August 16, 2006. and he coached the basketball team for one season, 1919–20, achieving a record of eight wins and nine losses.In that era, it was not uncommon for collegiate coaches to coach several sports. Jack of Both Trades. College Sporting News. URL accessed on August 16, 2006.
Huntington was a member of the Ku Klux Klan during his time as head coach.
Political career In 1932, Huntington was elected to one term in the Oregon House of Representatives, as a Republican representing Eugene.
Head coaching record Football
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