Byron E. Morgan
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
|---|---|
| 1953–1962 | Geneva |
| 1963–1974 | Findlay |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 101–93–8 |
Byron E. Morgan was an American football coach. He accumulated a lifetime record of 101 wins, 93 losses, and 8 ties.
Coaching career
Geneva College
Morgan was the 22nd head football coach for the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes[1] located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and he held that position for missing seasons, from 1953 until 1962. His coaching record at Geneva was 46 wins, 35 losses, and 6 ties.[2]
Findlay College
After coaching at Geneva, Morgan moved to Findlay College (now called University of Findlay) in Findlay, Ohio to coach there.[3] He was head coach at Findlay from 1963 until the completion of the 1974 season and accumulated a record of 55 wins, 58 losses, and 2 ties with appearances in the 1964 NAIA Playoffs and a victory in the 1967 Shrine Bowl.[4] While at Findlay, he coached future NFL players Odell Barry, Tony King, and Allen Smith.[5]
Political life
After retirement from college football, Morgan remained at Findlay as an instructor and also entered local politics to serve as a city council for Findlay.[6]
References
- ^ New York Times "Geneva Names Football Coach" May 16, 1953
- ^ Geneva College coaching records
- ^ New York Times "Morgan to Coach at Findlay" August 10, 1963
- ^ Findlay University Football Record Book
- ^ Database Football NFL Players who attended University of Findlay
- ^ Toledo Blade "Councilman-Elect Becomes Ill" November 7, 1975
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