Arthur E. Simmons (American football)

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Arthur E. Simmons
Biographical details
Alma mater Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State College
Indiana University Bloomington
Playing career
1944–1947 Tennessee A&I
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1948–1949 Tennessee A&I (assistant)
1950–1951 Alabama State (assistant)
1952–1961Alabama State
Head coaching record
Overall46–37–3 (college football)

Arthur E. Simmons was an American college football coach. He was the head football coach for the Alabama State University from 1952 to 1961. [1] [2] He previously coached for Tennessee A&I. [3] He played college football for Tennessee A&I. [4]

Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Alabama State Hornets (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference)(1952–1961)
1952 Alabama State4–52–411th
1953 Alabama State5–4
1954 Alabama State6–34–38th
1955 Alabama State7–26–23rd
1956 Alabama State4–4–1
1957 Alabama State4–53–410th
1958 Alabama State6–26–1T–2nd
1959 Alabama State4–2–23–2–25th
1960 Alabama State5–33–37th
1961 Alabama State1–71–5T–13th
Alabama State:46–37–3
Total:46–37–3

References

  1. Trenholm, Councill (September 14, 1955). "Six Hornet Games Slated Here This Year". Alabama Journal . p. 52. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  2. Trenholm, H. Council (September 9, 1952). "Alabama State Football Forces Look Toward Successful Campaign". Alabama Journal. p. 42. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  3. Jackson, Marion E. (July 13, 1956). "MEET THE COACH". Alabama Tribune. p. 6. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  4. Jackson, Marion E. (October 31, 1958). "SPORTS OF THE WORLD". Alabama Tribune. p. 6. Retrieved July 21, 2023.