George Carlson (American football)

George Carlson
Biographical details
Born(1897-12-20)December 20, 1897
Lindsborg, Kansas, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 1953(1953-04-01) (aged 55)
Longmont, Colorado, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1927–1933Bethany
Head coaching record
Overall21–29–7

George Carl "Cash" Carlson (December 20, 1897 – April 1, 1953) was an American football coach. he served as the head football coach at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas for seven seasons, from 1927 to 1933, compiling a record of 21–29–7.[1][2]

Death

Carlson died suddenly in 1953 at his home in Colorado, where he had moved seven years prior. He was survived by his wife, Helen Church, two daughters and two sons.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Bethany Swedes (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1927–1933)
1927 Bethany 4–2–1 3–2–1 7th
1928 Bethany 5–3 5–1 T–2nd
1929 Bethany 5–3–1 4–1 2nd
1930 Bethany 3–4–2 2–2–1 T–3rd
1931 Bethany 2–4–3 1–1–2 T–2nd
1932 Bethany 1–6 1–3 4th
1933 Bethany 1–7 0–4 5th
Bethany: 21–29–6 16–14–4
Total: 21–29–7

References

  1. ^ "BETHANY COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON RECORDS (Including Post-season games) and FOOTBALL HEAD COACHES", published by Bethany College Athletics, 2012
  2. ^ DeLassus, David. "Bethany College Records By Year (incomplete data)". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on May 15, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  3. ^ "George C. Carlson". The Salina Journal. April 5, 1953.


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