page_title: Fred Norcross
section_title: University of Michigan
hierarchical_section_title: Fred Norcross / University of Michigan
caption_attribution_description: English: Fred Stephenson Norcross' 1904 yearbook photo
context_page_description: Fred Stephenson "Norky" Norcross Jr. was an American football player and coach and mining engineer. He was the quarterback for the University of Michigan from 1903 to 1905, leading the team to a 33–1–1 record in three seasons, including national championships in 1903 and 1904. Norcross was the head football coach Oregon State University, then known as Oregon Agricultural College, from 1906 to 1908. After retiring from football, Norcross worked in the mining industry for more than 40 years, holding positions in British Columbia, Cuba, New Mexico, Mexico, New York, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He also served as a major in the U.S. Army, 27th Engineers during World War I.
context_section_description: Norcross served as Presidend of the 1906 Engineering Class. He ran track (All Freshmen 1906 team) and played football at Michigan from 1903–1905.  While at Michigan, Norcross played quarterback for the legendary Fielding H. Yost.  In his three seasons as a player, the Wolverines were 33–1–1 and claimed national championships in 1903 and 1904.  Norcross was named the team captain in 1905.  Norcross received a BS in Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1906 and an ME from the Michigan School of Mines in 1908.
caption: FS Norcross 1904
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