William J. Leggett

William James Leggett
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
PositionCaptain
Personal information
Born:(1848-10-12)October 12, 1848
Ghent, New York, U.S.
Died:October 28, 1925(1925-10-28) (aged 77)
Nyack, New York, U.S.
Career history
College
  • Rutgers University (1869–1872)
    New Brunswick Seminary School
High schoolClaverack School
Career highlights and awards
  • Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame (1989)

Reverend William James Leggett (October 12, 1848 – October 28, 1925) was an American college football player who was the team captain of Rutgers in the first college football game.

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