Curry Starr Hicks (January 17, 1885 – February 28, 1964) was an American college football coach, athletic director, and professor of physical education.
Hicks was born in January 1885 at Enfield, New York. At the time of the 1900 U.S. Census, he was listed as a student, and as the son of Samuel Hicks and Fannie Hicks of Hamlin, Michigan.[1] He enrolled at Michigan Agricultural College (now known as Michigan State University) but left the school due to lack of money. He worked for a time as a math teacher and high school principal.[2]
Michigan State Normaledit
Hicks later enrolled at Michigan State Normal College (now known as Eastern Michigan University) in Ypsilanti, Michigan.[3] He received a bachelor's degree in physical education from the school in 1909.[2] In 1909, he attended Amherst College on a Hitchcock Fellowship before returning to the Michigan State Normal School. He was the head football coach at the Michigan State Normal School—now known as Eastern Michigan University for one season, in 1910, compiling a record of 0–5–1.[4] As of the conclusion of the 1910 season, this ranks him #37 at Eastern Michigan in total wins and #36 at the school in winning percentage (.083).[5]
Curry S. Hicks from UMass Library Special Collections
In 1911, after receiving a degree from Michigan State Normal College,[6][7] Hicks was hired as the athletic director at Massachusetts Agricultural College (now known as University of Massachusetts Amherst) in Amherst, Massachusetts.[8] He was the school's first director of athletics and student health and held the post for 38 years until his retirement in 1949.[9] During his time as athletic director, he led a construction program of $400,000 worth of athletic facilities, including Alumni Field and the physical education building that was completed in 1931.[3] The latter building was renamed the Curry Hicks Physical Education Building (also commonly known as the "Curry Hicks Cage") in June 1941.[10][11] In his official biography, the UMass Library states:
"Curry S. Hicks pioneered the University's athletics program as it transitioned from the Massachusetts Agricultural College to the University of Massachusetts. Hicks led the charge to build modern athletic fields and gymnasia and during his tenure, many of the University's teams climbed to new heights of excellence. ... On his retirement in 1949, Hicks left behind a thoroughly modernized athletics program ..."[2]
Hicks was also a professor of physical education and the head of the school's Division of Physical Education and Hygiene. He was credited with building up the physical education curriculum at UMass for both men and women.[3] His publications include "The influence of faculty supervision on the moral effects of athletics in high schools and colleges" (1912),[12] and "Community Playgrounds" (1938).[13]
Hicks' wife, Adeline (Herrick) Hicks, was a classmate of Hicks in the Michigan State Normal College Class of 1909.[14] She established the physical education program for women at the University of Massachusetts and became the head of physical education for women.[9][15] She was an early advocate of modern dance as part of the physical education curriculum.[14]
In a draft registration card completed at the time of World War I, Hicks reported that he was living in Amherst and working as a college teacher for Massachusetts Agricultural College.[16]
Deathedit
After his retirement in 1949, Hicks and his wife Adeline lived in Tucson, Arizona.[2] He died there in February 1964 at age 78.[3]
Referencesedit
^Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: Hamlin, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: T623_709; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 74.
^ abcd. UMass Library. Archived from the original on 2011-04-20. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
^ abcd"Curry Hicks Succumbs In Tucson: Ex-Professor, U. of M. Athletics Manager Was 78". The Berkshire Eagle. March 2, 1964.
^. The Sports Network. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
^DeLassus, David. . College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on December 5, 2010. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
^Summer Sessions University of Massachusetts. University of Massachusetts. 1962. p. 260.
^Steven R. Sullivan (2006). University of Massachusetts Amherst Athletics. Arcadia Publishing. p. 123. ISBN9780738544687.
^. UMass Athletics. Archived from the original on 2012-03-26.
^. UMass Amherst. Archived from the original on 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
^Kevin Cullen (January 28, 1993). "The rage that was the cage Curry Hicks, UMass' wild, crazy and cramped arena, is almost a memory". Boston Globe.
^Curry S. Hicks (1912). The influence of faculty supervision on the moral effects of athletics in high schools and colleges.
^Curry S. Hicks (1938). Community Playgrounds. Extension Service, Massachusetts State College.
^ ab. Five College Archives Digital Access Project. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
^. Daily Hampshire Gazette. April 3, 1987. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
^Draft Registration Card for Curry Starr Hicks, born January 17, 1885. Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration Location: Hampshire County, Massachusetts; Roll: 1684521; Draft Board: 8.
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Curry Starr Hicks January 17 1885 February 28 1964 was an American college football coach athletic director and professor of physical education Curry HicksCurry Hicks as athletic director at UMass AmherstBiographical detailsBorn 1885 01 17 January 17 1885Enfield New York U S DiedFebruary 28 1964 1964 02 28 aged 79 Tucson Arizona U S Coaching career HC unless noted 1910Michigan State NormalAdministrative career AD unless noted 1911 1948Massachusetts Massachusetts State UMassHead coaching recordOverall0 5 1 Contents 1 Early years 2 Michigan State Normal 2 1 Head coaching record 3 UMass 4 Death 5 References 6 External linksEarly years editHicks was born in January 1885 at Enfield New York At the time of the 1900 U S Census he was listed as a student and as the son of Samuel Hicks and Fannie Hicks of Hamlin Michigan 1 He enrolled at Michigan Agricultural College now known as Michigan State University but left the school due to lack of money He worked for a time as a math teacher and high school principal 2 Michigan State Normal editHicks later enrolled at Michigan State Normal College now known as Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti Michigan 3 He received a bachelor s degree in physical education from the school in 1909 2 In 1909 he attended Amherst College on a Hitchcock Fellowship before returning to the Michigan State Normal School He was the head football coach at the Michigan State Normal School now known as Eastern Michigan University for one season in 1910 compiling a record of 0 5 1 4 As of the conclusion of the 1910 season this ranks him 37 at Eastern Michigan in total wins and 36 at the school in winning percentage 083 5 Head coaching record edit Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl playoffsMichigan State Normal Normalites Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association 1910 1910 Michigan State Normal 0 5 1 0 2 1Michigan State Normal 0 5 1 0 2 1Total 0 5 1UMass edit nbsp Curry S Hicks from UMass Library Special CollectionsIn 1911 after receiving a degree from Michigan State Normal College 6 7 Hicks was hired as the athletic director at Massachusetts Agricultural College now known as University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst Massachusetts 8 He was the school s first director of athletics and student health and held the post for 38 years until his retirement in 1949 9 During his time as athletic director he led a construction program of 400 000 worth of athletic facilities including Alumni Field and the physical education building that was completed in 1931 3 The latter building was renamed the Curry Hicks Physical Education Building also commonly known as the Curry Hicks Cage in June 1941 10 11 In his official biography the UMass Library states Curry S Hicks pioneered the University s athletics program as it transitioned from the Massachusetts Agricultural College to the University of Massachusetts Hicks led the charge to build modern athletic fields and gymnasia and during his tenure many of the University s teams climbed to new heights of excellence On his retirement in 1949 Hicks left behind a thoroughly modernized athletics program 2 Hicks was also a professor of physical education and the head of the school s Division of Physical Education and Hygiene He was credited with building up the physical education curriculum at UMass for both men and women 3 His publications include The influence of faculty supervision on the moral effects of athletics in high schools and colleges 1912 12 and Community Playgrounds 1938 13 Hicks wife Adeline Herrick Hicks was a classmate of Hicks in the Michigan State Normal College Class of 1909 14 She established the physical education program for women at the University of Massachusetts and became the head of physical education for women 9 15 She was an early advocate of modern dance as part of the physical education curriculum 14 In a draft registration card completed at the time of World War I Hicks reported that he was living in Amherst and working as a college teacher for Massachusetts Agricultural College 16 Death editAfter his retirement in 1949 Hicks and his wife Adeline lived in Tucson Arizona 2 He died there in February 1964 at age 78 3 References edit Ancestry com 1900 United States Federal Census database on line Census Place Hamlin Eaton Michigan Roll T623 709 Page 8A Enumeration District 74 a b c d Curry S Hicks Papers UMass Library Archived from the original on 2011 04 20 Retrieved 2011 04 22 a b c d Curry Hicks Succumbs In Tucson Ex Professor U of M Athletics Manager Was 78 The Berkshire Eagle March 2 1964 Football Bowl Subdivision Eastern Michigan University Directory The Sports Network Archived from the original on June 22 2011 Retrieved April 13 2011 DeLassus David Eastern Michigan Coaching Records College Football Data Warehouse Archived from the original on December 5 2010 Retrieved December 30 2010 Summer Sessions University of Massachusetts University of Massachusetts 1962 p 260 Steven R Sullivan 2006 University of Massachusetts Amherst Athletics Arcadia Publishing p 123 ISBN 9780738544687 Athletic Department Staff UMass Athletics Archived from the original on 2012 03 26 a b Vince Cleary Spring 2008 Making Waves Curry Hicks Ruth Totman Frank Boyden legends first gyms second UMass Amherst Magazine Curry Hicks Physical Education Building UMass Amherst Archived from the original on 2012 10 15 Retrieved 2011 04 22 Kevin Cullen January 28 1993 The rage that was the cage Curry Hicks UMass wild crazy and cramped arena is almost a memory Boston Globe Curry S Hicks 1912 The influence of faculty supervision on the moral effects of athletics in high schools and colleges Curry S Hicks 1938 Community Playgrounds Extension Service Massachusetts State College a b Adeline E Hicks Papers 1917 1987 Five College Archives Digital Access Project Archived from the original on 2011 09 27 Retrieved 2011 04 22 Adeline Hicks started UMass women s physical education Daily Hampshire Gazette April 3 1987 Archived from the original on September 27 2011 Retrieved April 22 2011 Draft Registration Card for Curry Starr Hicks born January 17 1885 Ancestry com World War I Draft Registration Cards 1917 1918 database on line Registration Location Hampshire County Massachusetts Roll 1684521 Draft Board 8 External links editCurry Hicks at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Curry Hicks amp oldid 1182647106, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
