Karl Spear
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 15, 1910 Wellington, Kansas |
| Died | March 11, 1981 (aged 70) Lawrence, Kansas |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1946–1962 | Baker |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 87–61–4 (.586) |
Karl E. Spear was an American football coach in the United States.
Coaching career
Spear was the head college football coach for the Baker Wildcats located in Baldwin City, Kansas. He held that position for 17 seasons, from 1946 until 1962.[1] His coaching record at Baker was 87 wins, 61 losses and 4 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2012 season, this ranks him #3 at Baker in total wins and #9 at the school in winning percentage (.586).[2][3]
After working as head coach, he resigned to become the athletic director of the school.[4] He also coached other sports at Baker, including many years of success as the head golf coach.[5]
He died of cancer in 1981.[6]
References
- ^ Shafer, Ian. "Baker University (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ DeLassus, David. "Baker Wildcats Records By Year (incomplete data)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ "Baker Football All-Time Records" (PDF). Baker Wildcats. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ^ "Baker Names Irick as New Grid Coach as Spear Steps Up". Lawrence Journal-World. January 30, 1963. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "Karl E. Spear". Baker Wildcats. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "Former coach, sports official dies". Lawrence Journal-World. March 12, 1981. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
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