William J. Leggett

William James Leggett
Personal information
Born(1848-10-12)October 12, 1848
Ghent, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 28, 1925(1925-10-28) (aged 77)
Nyack, New York, U.S.
Career information
High schoolClaverack School
College
  • Rutgers University (1869–1872)
    New Brunswick Seminary School
Awards and highlights
  • Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame (1989)

Reverend William James Leggett (October 12, 1848 – October 28, 1925) was an American college football player who was the team captain of Rutgers in the first college football game.