Bill Haubrich
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1928 Claremont, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 2021 (aged 93) Concord, New Hampshire, U.S.[1] |
| Playing career | |
| 1948–1951 | New Hampshire |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1957–1963 | Concord HS (NH) |
| 1966–1969 | New Hampshire |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1969–1990 | Concord School District (NH) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 20–49 (college) |
Fredrick William Haubrich (September 9, 1928 – October 2, 2021) was an American coach and administrator who was the head coach of the New Hampshire Wildcats men's basketball team from 1966 to 1969 and athletic director of the Concord School District from 1969 to 1985.
Early life
Haubrich grew up in Claremont, New Hampshire, and was an all-state football and basketball player at Stevens High School.[2] He played tackle for the New Hampshire Wildcats football team and center for the UNH basketball team.[3] He was elected co-captain of both teams his senior year, the first UNH athlete to receive that honor since 1931.[4] He was a member of the 1950 New Hampshire Wildcats football team that finished the season undefeated and won the Yankee Conference championship.[2]
Coaching
After graduating, Haubrich served in the United States Air Force. He then returned to UNH as a graduate assistant. In 1957, he became a junior physical education teacher and boys' basketball coach at Concord High School.[1] He led the team to a state championship in 1962.[2] In 1963, he became a member of the athletic staff at UNH.[1] From 1966 to 1969, he was New Hampshire's men's basketball coach. He compiled a 20–49 record over three seasons.[5]
In 1969, Haubrich left UNH to become the athletic director of the Concord School District. He was twice named state athletic director of the year and received the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association's Distinguished Service Award in 1981. He retired in 1990.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Fredrick William "Bill" Haubrich". Legacy.com. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Reinert, Bob (June 24, 1990). "Retiring Haubrich had positive impact on youths". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "No title". The Telegraph. July 18, 1949. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ "Haubrich, Sfikas New Hampshire Court Captains". The Boston Globe. March 31, 1950.
- ^ "William Haubrich". SRCBB. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 18, 2025.