John C. Hedges was an American football player and coach of football and baseball. Hedges played college football at the University of Pennsylvania. He served as the head football coach at Ursinus College in 1899, compiling a record of 2âÂÂ5âÂÂ1. He started the 1900 season as head coach at Lebanon Valley College, but left after posting a record of 1âÂÂ1 in the team's first two games. Later that season, he played professional football for the Duquesne Country and Athletic Club. He served as the head football coach at Franklin & Marshall College, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for the 1901 season. His coaching record at Franklin & Marshall was 7âÂÂ3âÂÂ1. While at the school, he also held the title of "Physical Director" of the college.