| Playing career | |
|---|---|
| ? | NYU |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1901–1902 | NYU |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 9–6–1 |
W. H. Rorke was an American college football player and coach. He was the fifth head football coach at New York University (NYU), serving for two seasons, from 1901 to 1902, and leading the NYU Violets to a record of 9–6–1.[1][2] The one tie game he coached was in the 1901 season against Union on November 23. The game ended in a score of 11–11.[3] He attended Poly Prep Country Day School as well as NYU, playing football at the latter.[4]
- ^ The Ultimate Guide to College Football, James Quirk, 2004
- ^ "New York University Violets coaching records". Archived from the original on December 13, 2010. Retrieved March 7, 2008.
- ^ New York Times "N.Y.U. AND UNION TIE.; Both Football Teams Score Eleven Points in Yesterday's Game" November 24, 1901, Wednesday
- ^ "Easy Day for DeWitt Clinton" (PDF). The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. November 8, 1903. Retrieved January 16, 2014.