He served as the head football coach at the University of Alabama in 1899 , compiling a record of 3 -- 1 .
William Augustin Martin ( June 1 , 1878 -- August 5 , 1955 ) was an American football player and coach .
William Augustin Martin served as the head football coach at the University of Alabama in 1899 , compiling a record of 3 -- 1 .
William Augustin Martin ( June 1 , 1878 -- August 5 , 1955 ) was an American football player and coach .