Frank W. Durkee

Frank W. Durkee
Biographical details
Born(1861-10-05)October 5, 1861
North Turnbirdge, Vermont, U.S.
DiedMay 21, 1939(1939-05-21) (aged 77)
Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1887Tufts
Baseball
1888Tufts
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1887Tufts
Head coaching record
Overall4–6

Frank Williams Durkee (October 5, 1861 – May 21, 1939) was an American college football player and coach and chemistry professor. He served as a player-coach at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1887, compiling a record of 4–6. He was also a team captain on the school's baseball team in 1888.

Durkee was a member of the faculty at Tufts for 50 years, and was head of the chemistry department. He died of a heart attack on May 21, 1939, at his home in Medford.