Johnny Merriman

John S. "Johnny" Merriman, Jr.
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born April 22, 1899
New York
Died June 1986 (aged 87)
Sun City, Arizona
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
19261928
19301945
Trinity (CT)
Coast Guard
Head coaching record
Overall 487910 (.387)

Statistics

John Spencer "Johnny" Merriman, Jr. was an American football coach in the United States.

Coaching career

Merriman was the head college football coach for the Coast Guard Bears located in New London, Connecticut. He held that position for 16 seasons, from 1930 until 1945.[1] His coaching record at Coast Guard was 46 wins, 66 losses and 9 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #1 at Coast Guard in total wins and #7 at the school in winning percentage (.417).[2]

References

  1. Shafer, Ian. "U.S. Coast Guard Academy (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  2. DeLassus, David. "United States Coast Guard Academy Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved January 25, 2011.