Nelson B. Hatch

Nelson B. Hatch
Biographical details
Born(1879-02-26)February 26, 1879
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 1956(1956-04-20) (aged 77)
San Diego County, California, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1895–1898NYU
Baseball
1895–1898NYU
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1900NYU
Head coaching record
Overall3–6–1

Nelson Brown Hatch (February 26, 1879 – April 20, 1956) was an American college football player and coach. He was the fourth head football coach at New York University (NYU), serving for one season, in 1900, and leading the NYU Violets to a record of 3–6–1.

Hatch played football at NYU as a quarterback from 1895 to 1898 and was captain of the 1898 NYU Violets football team. He was also captain of the NYU baseball team in 1897 and 1898. Hatch graduated from NYU in 1899.