Jerry Sconce
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 or 1934 (age 90–91)[1] |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1972–1977 | Azusa Pacific |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 24–31 |
Jerry Sconce is a former American football coach and convicted criminal.
Coaching career
Sconce was the fifth head football coach for the Azusa Pacific Cougars located in Azusa, California and he held that position for six seasons, from 1972 until 1977. His coaching record at Azusa Pacific was 24 wins, 31 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2009 season, this ranks him #4 at Azusa Pacific in total wins and #5 at the school in winning percentage (.436).[2]
Criminal charges
Sconce operated the Lamb Funeral Home with his wife, Laurieanne Lamb Sconce; the Sconces were arrested on numerous charges relating to forgery of donor consent forms, removal of organs and body parts from the dead and selling them to organ banks and for scientific research, removal of gold dental fillings, and theft of funds from trust accounts and each sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison.[3]
References
- ^ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19720319&id=b-9VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DuEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3649,4575948
- ^ "Football-Azusa Pacific Year-by-Year" (pdf). Football Media Guide. Azusa Pacific University Athletics. May 22, 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
- ^ "Ex-Mortuary Owners Sentenced for Removing, Selling Organs". Los Angeles Times. 21 June 1995. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
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