Francis Stadsvold
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1891 Fosston, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 1965 (aged 74) Crookston, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fosston (Fosston, Minnesota) |
| College | University of Minnesota (1913–1917) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
| 1919–1933 | University of West Virginia |
| Career highlights | |
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Francis Herbert "Dobie" Stadsvold (September 22, 1891 – December 7, 1965) was an American college basketball player and coach. As a forward for the Minnesota Golden Gophers between 1913–14 and 1916–17, he was named a consensus All-American in 1916–17. Just several years later, Stadsvold was named the head coach for West Virginia University's men's basketball team. He led the Mountaineers from 1919 to 1920 through 1932–33 and compiled an overall record of 149–133.