W. H. Bannard
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 6, 1875 Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 22, 1913 (aged 38) Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1894–1897 | Princeton |
| Positions | Halfback, punter |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1898 | Northwestern |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 9–4–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Third-team All-American (1897) | |
William Heath Bannard (March 6, 1875 – March 22, 1913) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the fifth head football coach at Northwestern University, coaching one season in 1898 and compiling a record of 9–4–1. He is the author of "Football: How to Play the Game", published in 1905. He died of Bright's disease in 1913.