Ralph Day Nichols (March 1, 1874 – July 19, 1949) was an American college football player and coach and politician. He served as the head coach at the University of Washington from 1895 to 1896 and again in 1898, compiling a record of 7–4–1. Nichols later served in the Washington Senate from 1906 to 1919 and on the Seattle City Council from 1924 to 1934. From 1917 to 1919, he was president pro tempore of the Senate. Nicholas died on July 19, 1949. Head coaching record References External links 1874 births 1949 deaths 19th-century players of American football American football guards Washington Huskies football coaches Washington Huskies football players Seattle City Council members Republican Party Washington (state) state senators People from Panora, Iowa Players of American football from Iowa