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John Calvin Moore

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J. C. Moore
Biographical details
BornOctober 13, 1900
Tarrant County, Texas
DiedJanuary 15, 1982 (aged 81)
Fort Worth, Texas
Alma materNorth Texas State University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1925–1932North Texas Agricultural
Head coaching record
Overall41–29–3

John Calvin Moore (October 13, 1900 – January 15, 1982) was an American football coach.[1] He was the fourth head football at North Texas Agricultural College—now known as the University of Texas at Arlington—serving for eight seasons, from 1925 to 1932, and compiling a record of 41–29–3.[2] He was also athletic director during the same period. The school discontinued its football team after completion of the 1985 season.[3]

He attended Northside High School and North Texas State University. From 1934 to 1942, he was clerk in Tarrant County, Texas. He also served as a substitute physical education teacher.[1]

He was the host of Bewely Barndance and Hoffman Hayloft Party, which aired in the early days of KXAS-TV in Fort Worth.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "John Calvin Moore... teacher, clerk, TV host". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. January 16, 1982. p. 44. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "The University of Texas at Arlington - Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on February 20, 2009. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
  3. ^ Garcia, Art (July 15, 2011). "Joining the WAC is first big step-UTA's move to higher profile conference would be enhanced with addition of football". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 22, 2012.