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Wesley Clapp

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Wes Clapp
Biographical details
Born(1880-07-16)July 16, 1880
Oshtemo Township, Michigan, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 1937(1937-04-19) (aged 56)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Playing career
1900Kalamazoo
1903Kalamazoo
PositionFullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1904Kalamazoo
Head coaching record
Overall1–6

Wesley Dale Clapp (July 16, 1880 – April 19, 1937) was an American college football coach and salesman. He served as the head football coach at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan for one season, in 1904, compiling a record of 1–6.[1]

Clapp was born on July 16, 1880, in Oshtemo Township, Michigan, to Ashley and Francis Clapp. He served with the 32nd Michigan Volunteers during the Spanish–American War. Clapp attended public school in Kalamazoo and then Kalamazoo College.[2] He played football as a fullback at Kalamazoo College in 1900 and 1903.[3][4]

Clapp later worked in gas sales in Kalamazoo. In the 1920s, he moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where was again engaged in sales. He died on April 19, 1937, at the St. Mary's Hospital, in Grand Rapids, following a brief illness.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Kalamazoo (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1904)
1904 Kalamazoo 1–6 1–5 5th
Kalamazoo: 1–6 1–5
Total: 1–6

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References

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  1. ^ "Is He Coach?". Kalamazoo Gazette. Kalamazoo, Michigan. October 19, 1904. p. 6. Retrieved December 20, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ a b "Wesley D. Clapp Expires Suddenly". Kalamazoo Gazette. Kalamazoo, Michigan. April 20, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved December 20, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "Game Is Wanted". Kalamazoo Gazette. Kalamazoo, Michigan. September 29, 1903. p. 3. Retrieved December 20, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "Kazoo's Team Beats Albion". Kalamazoo Gazette. Kalamazoo, Michigan. November 27, 1903. p. 7. Retrieved December 20, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ "NCAA Statistics; Coach; Wes Clapp". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  6. ^ "Kalamazoo College Football Year-by-Year". Kalamazoo College. Retrieved December 20, 2025.