Hugh Smithwick
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 6, 1918 Erick, Oklahoma |
| Died | December 4, 1990 (aged 72) Portland, Oregon |
| Playing career | |
| 1939, 1941–1942 | Nevada |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1940s–1950s | Nevada (assistant) |
| 1959–1961 | Portland State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 6–17–2 (.280) |
Hugh Smithwick (July 6, 1918 – December 4, 1990)[1] was an American football player and coach in the United States. He was the head college football coach for the Portland State Vikings located in Portland, Oregon. He held that position for three seasons, from 1959 until 1961. His coaching record at Portland State was six wins, seventeen losses and two ties. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him ninth at Portland State in total wins and tenth in winning percentage (.280).[2]
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State Vikings (Oregon Collegiate Conference) (1959–1961) | |||||||||
| 1959 | Portland State | 1–8 | 1–3 | 3rd | |||||
| 1960 | Portland State | 2–4–2 | 1–2–1 | T–2nd | |||||
| 1961 | Portland State | 3–5 | 2–2 | T–2nd | |||||
| Portland State: | 6–17–2 | 4–7–1 | |||||||
| Total: | 6–17–2 | ||||||||
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References
- ^ "Hugh Smithwick obituary". The Oregonian. December 4, 1990. p. D11.
- ^ DeLassus, David. "Portland St. Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
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