Busty Ashbaugh

"Busty" Ashbaugh
Personal information
Born(1889-09-12)September 12, 1889
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 1953(1953-11-20) (aged 64)
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
High schoolRayen School
CollegeBrown
Career history
Playing
1915–1917Youngstown Patricians
Coaching
1914–1938South High School
Awards and highlights
Other information
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch U.S. Army
Service years1918–1919
ConflictsWorld War I

Russell G. "Busty" Ashbaugh Sr. (September 12, 1889 – November 20, 1953) was a celebrated American football player at Brown University who went on to coach competitive teams at South High School, in Youngstown, Ohio. He played an important role in the formation of several future coaches, including collegiate legends such as Dike Beede and Wes Fesler.