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Rollin Wilson

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Rollin Wilson
Biographical details
Born(1899-03-21)March 21, 1899
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedNovember 13, 1953(1953-11-13) (aged 54)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Playing career
1914–1917West Tennessee State Normal
1919West Tennessee State Normal
1922Tennessee
1924Tennessee
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1921West Tennessee State Normal
Head coaching record
Overall4–5–1

Rollin Virginius Wilson Sr. (March 21, 1899 – November 13, 1953) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at West Tennessee Normal School—now known as the University of Memphis–in 1921, compiling a record of 4–5–1.[1]

Wilson died on November 13, 1953, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
West Tennessee State Normal (Independent) (1922)
1921 West Tennessee State Normal 4–5–1
West Tennessee State Normal: 4–5–1
Total: 4–5–1

References

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  1. ^ "Media Guide" (PDF). Memphis Tigers football. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "Rollin V. Wilson Sr. Will Be Buried Today". The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, Tennessee. November 14, 1953. p. 25. Retrieved May 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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