Rolla Anderson | |
---|---|
Sport(s) | Football, basketball |
Biographical details | |
Born | c. 1922 |
Playing career | |
Football 1941–1942 1943 Basketball 1941–1943 1943–1944 |
Southeast Missouri State Western Michigan Southeast Missouri State Western Michigan |
Position(s) | End (football) |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1953–1966 | Kalamazoo |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 56–56–1 (.500) |
Statistics | |
College Football Data Warehouse | |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
2 MIAA (1962–1963) |
Rolla L. Anderson (born c. 1922) is a former American football player and coach in the United States. A native of Mount Vernon, Illinois, he played football and basketball at Southeast Missouri State Teachers College, now Southeast Missouri State University, and at Western Michigan College, now Western Michigan University, graduating from the latter in 1944. Anderson married Patricia Jean Anderson (November 18, 1922 – March 15, 2010) on December 23, 1944 in Washington, D.C.[1]
Anderson was the head college football coach for the Kalamazoo Hornets located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He held that position for 14 seasons, from 1953 until 1966.[2] His coaching record at Kalamazoo was 56 wins, 56 losses and 1 tie.As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #3 at Kalamazoo in total wins and #8 at the school in winning percentage (.500).[3]
|