John H. McIntosh


John Houston McIntosh was an American college football player and coach, as well as an attorney and newspaper editor. He was the head coach of the Colorado State and Montana State football programs. McIntosh was a star athlete at the University of Georgia in the late 1890s, and later moved west to coach football.

Early years

John H. McIntosh was born on February 1, 1879 in Early County, Georgia, a son of Dr. B. L. McIntosh.

University of Georgia

McIntosh graduated from the University of Georgia with a Doctor of Law in 1899. He was captain of the track team, a fullback on the football team, and played right field on the baseball team.

Move west

McIntosh moved west to New Mexico and continued his practice as a lawyer. After one season at the Colorado School of Mines, McIntosh became the first athletic director at Colorado State. He was then athletic director and professor of English at Montana State College.
McIntosh died at Seattle, Washington in 1925. He is buried at the Wright Crematory and Columbarium in Seattle.

Head coaching record

Legacy and honors