Walter Chauncey Camp ( April 7 , 1859 -- March 14 , 1925 ) was an American football player , coach , and sports writer known as the `` Father of American Football '' .
Walter Chauncey Camp ( April 17 , 1859 -- March 14 , 1925 ) was an American football player , coach , and sports writer . He is known as the `` Father of American Football '' .