Herman Koehler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetHerman Koehler
American football coach
Date of Birth: 14-Dec-1859
Place of Birth: Wisconsin, United States
Date of Death: 01-Jul-1927
Profession: athlete
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Herman Koehler
- Herman John Koehler (December 14, 1859 – July 1, 1927) was an American football coach, athletics administrator, and United States Army officer.
- He served as the head football coach at the United States Military Academy from 1897 to 1900, compiling a record of 19–11–3.
- Koehler was also the Master of the Sword from 1885 to 1923 and director of West Point's first program of physical education instruction.
- Due to his long-serving tenure and his impact on the Department of Physical Education, he is held in high regard and is considered the "father of the Department of Physical Education" at West Point.
- He is buried in the West Point Cemetery.
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