Jerry Tolley

Jerry Tolley

Tolley pictured in Phi Psi Cli 1968, Elon yearbook
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born November 6, 1942
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Alma mater East Carolina University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
19771981 Elon
Head coaching record
Overall 49112 (.806)

Statistics

Accomplishments and honors

Championships

1980 NAIA National Champions
1981 NAIA National Champions

Jerry Russell Tolley (born November 6, 1942) is an American football coach, educator and politician in the United States.[1][2]

Coaching career

Tolley was the head college football coach for the Elon Phoenix located in Elon, North Carolina. He held that position for 5 seasons, from 1977 until 1981.[3] His coaching record at Elon was 49 wins, 11 losses and 2 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2013 season, this ranks him #2 at Elon in total wins and #1 at the school in winning percentage (.806).[4] [5] His 1980 and 1981 teams were both crowned NAIA national champions. He graduated from East Carolina University with a master's degree in education in 1966. He also received his Ph.D from University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1982.

Tolley now serves as the Mayor of Elon, serving since around 2001.[6][7]

References

  1. Shafer, Ian. "Elon Phoenix (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Retrieved December 2013.
  2. DeLassus, David. "Elon Phoenix". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  3. "Football - Year by Year Results" (PDF). Elon Phoenix. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  4. Perell, David (November 4, 2013). "From Coach To Mayor". Elon Local News.com. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
  5. Groves, Isaac (September 7, 2013). "Elon Mayor Receives ECU Honor". The Times News. Retrieved December 10, 2013.