Clarence Herschberger
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 24, 1876 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 1936 (aged 60) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1894–1898 | Chicago |
| Position(s) | Fullback, placekicker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1899 | Chicago (assistant) |
| 1902–1904 | Lake Forest |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 13–10–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Consensus All-American (1898) | |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1970 (profile) | |
Clarence Bertram "Herschie" Herschberger (July 24, 1876 – December 14, 1936) was an American football player and coach. He played college football as a fullback, punter and placekicker at University of Chicago from 1896 to 1898. He became the first western player to be selected as a first-team All-American, in 1898. Herschberger served as the head football coach at Lake Forest College from 1902 to 1904, compiling a record of 13–10–2. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1970.