Pete Adkins

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Pete Adkins
Biographical details
Born(1924-09-09)September 9, 1924
Wellsville, Missouri, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1951–1957Centralia HS (MO)
1958-1993Jefferson City HS (MO)
Head coaching record
Overall392-60-4; 405-60-4
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (1986, 2013 Legend)

John V. "Pete" Adkins (born September 9, 1924 in Wellsville, Missouri) is a retired American football coach. Adkins served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, between 1943 and 1946. [1] [2] In 2024, Adkins celebrated his 100th birthday in Jefferson City, Missouri, stating that he still exercises and lifts weights five days a week. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "John V. "Pete" Adkins" . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Pete Adkins: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame" . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Celebrating a legend: A 100th birthday party and interview with Pete Adkins" . Retrieved September 13, 2025.
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