Vernon McCasland
 McCasland pictured in The Prickly Pear 1920, Abilene Christian yearbook | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 27, 1896[1] Comanche, Texas |
| Died | November 15, 1970 (aged 74)[2] Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1919 | Abilene Christian |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 2–2 |
Selby Vernon McCasland (September 27, 1896 – November 15, 1970) was a scholar of religion and was president of the American Academy of Religion in 1949.[3] Earlier in life, he had been a coach of American football at Abilene Christian University.
Religion scholar
McCasland was the author of many books on religion.[4]
Coaching career
McCasland was the first head [football coach at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and he held that position for the 1919 season.[5][6] His coaching record at Abilene Christian 2–2.[7]
References
- ^ Boring, E. Disciples and the Bible: a History of Disciples Biblical Interpretation in North America. Chalice Press. p. 335. ISBN 9780827206502. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 11, January-February, 1971, Page: 16 | The Portal to Texas History". texashistory.unt.edu. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ Past presidents of the AAR (accessed 5 July 2014).
- ^ search in WorldCat (accessed 5 July 2014).
- ^ College Football Reference Abilene Christian University Football Records
- ^ 2008 Wildcat Football (media guide)[permanent dead link] ACU Record Book
- ^ "Abilene Christian Coaching Records". cfbdatawarehouse.com. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
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