Doc Young

Alva "Doc" Young
No. None
PositionsOwner, Head coach
Personal information
Born(1881-12-18)December 18, 1881
Hamilton County, Indiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 1942(1942-08-09) (aged 50)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
CollegeUniversity of Indianapolis
New York University
Career history
Coaching
1925–1926Hammond Pros
owner
1920–1926Hammond Pros
Awards and highlights
  • National Football League co-founder
  • Coaching record: 1–7
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference
Other information
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch U.S. Army
Service years1917–1918
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitU.S. Army Medical Corps

Alvah (Alva) Andrew "Doc" Young (December 18, 1881 – August 9, 1942) was a founder of the National Football League (NFL). He was also the owner of NFL's Hammond Pros from 1920 until 1926. He was also a respected medical doctor and sports trainer.