Dennis Michie

Dennis Mahan Michie was an American college football player and coach and United States Army officer.

Early life and education

Michie was born April 10, 1870, in West Point, New York. His father Peter Smith Michie was a West Point graduate who served in the Civil War before becoming a professor.
He attended Lawrenceville School, where he graduated in 1888.

Career

Army football

In 1890, Michie served as the first head football coach and captain of the Army [Black Knights football] team at the United States Military Academy. He served as captain of the Army football team again in 1891 and again as head football coach in 1892. He compiled a record of 3–2–1 as head coach of the Army Black Knights.

U.S. Army service

On July 1, 1898, Captain Michie was killed while directing soldiers to a crossing point at the Battle of [San Juan Hill|Bloody Bend of the San Juan River] in the Spanish–American War.

Legacy

Army's home football stadium, Michie Stadium, was dedicated in his honor when it opened in 1924.