Louis J. Salmon
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1880 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 1965 (aged 85) Liberty, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1900–1903 | Notre Dame |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1904 | Notre Dame |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 5–3 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1971 (profile) | |
Louis J. "Red" Salmon (June 10, 1880 – September 27, 1965) was an America college football player and ocach. He is considered to be the first outstanding fullback to play at the University of Notre Dame. He was the first "Fighting Irish" player to win an All-American mention, and some sports historians argue that he served as the team's de facto coach during the 1902–1903 season. This honor, however, is often accorded to teammate James Farragher. Both men are widely credited as acting head coaches in official histories of the "Fighting Irish" football team, and Salmon is recognized as head coach during the 1904 season.