J. A. Pierce

J. A. Pierce
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1899–1900 Tennessee
Head coaching record
Overall 9–4–1

Statistics

Joseph Audley Pierce was an American football coach. He served as the first head football coach at the University of Tennessee from 1899–1900, compiling a record of 9–4–1. At the time of his service, there were no assistant coaches, which meant that he had the sole responsibility for coaching the team. During the 1920s, Pierce coached at Corsicana High School in Corsicana, Texas. He was an alumnus of Lafayette College.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Tennessee Volunteers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1899–1900)
1899 Tennessee 6–2 2–1 T–4th
1900 Tennessee 3–2–1 0–2–1 10th
Tennessee: 9–4–1 2–3–1
Total: 9–4–1

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