Football Robinson began his coaching career at Nebraska. He compiled a 11-4-1 record over two seasons and led Nebraska to its ever first conference championship. He then coached at his alma mater from 1898 to 1901. He returned to Brown in 1904 and remained there until 1907. After one year as the head coach at Tufts, he returned to Brown for his third stint as head coach. In 1923 he turned down the opportunity to become the head coach of the
Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Robinson and his assistant
Reggie Brown were let go after the
1925 season, ending his 24 year tenure as Brown’s head coach. On April 2, 1926, athletic director
George V. Brown hired Robinson and Brown to coach the
Boston University football team. They served as co-head coaches of BU until 1930, when they were replaced by
Hilary Mahaney. In 1931, Robinson coached the Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League. Under Robinson, the Steam Roller finished the
1931 season 4–4–3 record.
Baseball In 1901, Robinson was hired to coach baseball at
Yale University. The following year he led the Phillips Exeter baseball team to a championship. He was retained by Phillips Exeter for the following season and given the additional role as head football coach. ==Later life==