R. W. "Red" Watkins

R. W. "Red" Watkins

Watkins pictured in The Rhododendron 1947, Appalachian State yearbook
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born February 28, 1905
Forsyth County, North Carolina
Died July 2, 1985 (aged 80)
Raleigh, North Carolina
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1940–1941 Appalachian State
Head coaching record
Overall 10–9

Statistics

Robert Williams "Red" Watkins (February 28, 1905 – July 2, 1985) was the sixth head football coach for the Appalachian State Mountaineers located in the town of Boone in Watauga County, North Carolina from 1940–41.[1] He died in 1985.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Appalachian State Mountaineers (North State Conference) (1940–1941)
1940 Appalachian State 6–4 2–2 3rd
1941 Appalachian State 4–5 2–3 4th
Appalachian State: 10–9 4–5
Total: 10–9
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title

References

  1. ↑ Mike Flynn, ed. (2009). "History and Traditions: All-Time Coaching Records". Appalachian Football 2009 Media Guide (PDF). Appalachian Sports Information. p. 184.
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