Rock Island Independents head coach history
Rube Ursella
Ursella was the head coach for the Rock Island Independents in the 1920, 1925 seasons, a total of two years. Ursella's record as the team's head coach was 11-5-5, making him the third-most successful head coach in Rock Island Independents history.
John Armstrong
Armstrong was the head coach for the Rock Island Independents in the 1924 season. Armstrong's record as the team's head coach was 5-2-2, making him the second-most successful head coach in Rock Island Independents history.
Herb Sies
Sies was the head coach for the Rock Island Independents in the 1923 season. Sies' record as the team's head coach was 2-3-3, making him the second-least successful head coach in Rock Island Independents history.
Jimmy Conzelman
Conzelman was the head coach for the Rock Island Independents in the 1922 season. Conzelman's record as the team's head coach was 4-1-1, making him the most successful head coach in Rock Island Independents history.
Frank Coughlin
Coughlin was the head coach for the Rock Island Independents in the 1921 season. Coughlin's record as the team's head coach was 0-1-1, making him the least successful head coach in Rock Island Independents history.
Rock Island Independents head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rube Ursella | 1920, 1925 | 11-5-5 | 64.3% | 0-0 |
| John Armstrong | 1924 | 5-2-2 | 66.7% | 0-0 |
| Herb Sies | 1923 | 2-3-3 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Jimmy Conzelman | 1922 | 4-1-1 | 75.0% | 0-0 |
| Frank Coughlin | 1921 | 0-1-1 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
Rock Island Independents head coach facts
- Rube Ursella was the first head coach in Independents history in 1920.
- Rube Ursella coached the most seasons as the Independents's head coach at two seasons.
- Rube Ursella was the last coach to hold the position of head coach, leaving the role after the 1925 season.