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Coligny Brainerd "Dr. C. B." Metheny (December 30, 1889 - October 19, 1960[1]) was an educator, athlete, and coach in the United States.

The 1916 Geneva College football team. Metheney is in the back row 2nd from right.

Metheney was the eighth head college football coach for the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and he held that position for two seasons, from 1913 until 1916.[2] His coaching record at Geneva was 16 wins, 14 losses, and 2 ties. As of completion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 11th at Geneva in total wins and 14th at Geneva in winning percentage (0.531).[3]

Geneva has honored his memory by building the Metheney Field House in 1961.[4] He was also given a lifetime alumni award by the school in 1946.[5]

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  1. ^ Nye Family History Coligny Brainerd Metheny
  2. ^ Intercollegiate Athletic Calendar L. L. Logdon, 1917
  3. ^ Geneva College coaching records
  4. ^ Geneva College Metheny Field house
  5. ^ Geneva College Alumni Awards