Ben Crosby College coach

Benjamin Lewis "Ben" Crosby, Jr. (March 22, 1868 – December 29, 1892) was an American law student and football coach. Born in Halcott Centre, New York, Crosby began attending Yale University in 1889. In his sophomore year, Crosby was a starting member of the football team and in his senior year, Crosby received a class award. Upon graduation in 1892, he entered classes at New York Law School. In October, he left and coached the Navy Midshipmen football team that year, amassing a record of 5–2 before returning to law school and a part-time job. Crosby contracted typhoid fever in New York City, and after spending time in the hospital, died in late December 1892.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Crosby Benjamin Lewis Jr.; Crosby Benjamin L.
Birth date	March 22, 1868
Birth place	Halcott New York , New York
Date of death	December 29, 1892
Place of death	New York City , New York