Arthur McKean


Arthur McKean was an American football coach and politician. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives while also acting as head football coach at Geneva College.

Coaching career

McKean was the sixth head football coach at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and he held that position for five seasons, from 1907 until 1911. His coaching record at Geneva was 10–24–7. Under McKean, the Geneva College team decided to join forces with five other colleges to abolish the game of football if significant rules changes were not made to make the game safer.
McKean also played football at Geneva when he was a student.

Politics and law

McKean was elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature as a Democrat in 1910. He also served various local political positions and maintained a law practice.

Death

McKean died at a hospital in 1957.

Head coaching record

Football