Rolla Anderson
| Rolla Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Sport(s) | Football, basketball |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | August 1, 1920 |
| 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 | |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
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Championships
2 MIAA (1962–1963) | |
Rolla L. Anderson (born August 1, 1920) is a former American football player and coach. 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]
Coaching career
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]
References
- ↑ "Patricia Jean Anderson 1922 - 2010 - Obituary". Tributes.com. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
- ↑ Shafer, Ian. "Kalamazoo College (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ↑ DeLassus, David. "Kalamazoo Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
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