Racine Tornadoes head coach history

Wally Mcllwain

Mcllwain was the head coach for the Racine Tornadoes in the 1926 season. Mcllwain's record as the team's head coach was 0-2-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Racine Tornadoes history.

Shorty Barr

Barr was the head coach for the Racine Tornadoes in the 1926 season. Barr's record as the team's head coach was 1-2-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Racine Tornadoes history.

Babe Ruetz

Ruetz was the head coach for the Racine Legion in the 1922-1924 seasons, a total of three years. Ruetz's record as the team's head coach was 14-11-6, making him the most successful head coach in Racine Tornadoes history.


Racine Tornadoes head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Shorty Barr 1926 1-2-0 33.3% 0-0
Wally Mcllwain 1926 0-2-0 0.0% 0-0
Babe Ruetz 1922-1924 14-11-6 54.8% 0-0

Racine Tornadoes head coach facts

  • Babe Ruetz was the first head coach in Tornadoes history in 1922.
  • Babe Ruetz coached the most seasons as the Tornadoes's head coach at three seasons.
  • Shorty Barr and Wally Mcllwain was the last coach to hold the position of head coach, leaving the role after the 1926 season.