Harvey Robinson

This article is about the college football coach. For the serial killer, see Harvey Miguel Robinson.
Harvey Robinson
Biographical details
Born(1908-03-23)March 23, 1908
Jupiter, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 1979(1979-04-25) (aged 71)
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Playing career
1931–1932Tennessee
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1935–1941Central HS (TN)
1946–1948Tennessee (freshmen)
1949–1952Tennessee (backfield)
1953–1954Tennessee
1955–1959Florida (assistant)
1960–1963Tennessee (backfield)
Head coaching record
Overall10–10–1 (college)

Harvey Leigh Robinson (March 23, 1908 – April 25, 1979) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Tennessee for two seasons, 1953 and 1954, compiling a career record of 10–10–1.[1] Robinson replaced General Robert Neyland, who retired as head coach for health reasons.[2] Robinson then served as an assistant coach at Florida under Bob Woodruff and then returned to Knoxville to serve on the staff of Bowden Wyatt. Robinson later became a scout for the NFL.

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Tennessee Volunteers (Southeastern Conference) (1953–1954)
1953 Tennessee 6–4–1 3–2–1 7th
1954 Tennessee 4–6 1–5 T–11th
Tennessee: 10–10–1 4–7–1
Total: 10–10–1

References

  1. ^ "Harvey Robinson". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Lay, Ken (April 21, 2020). "Vols' football history 1953-1954: Head coach Harvey Robinson". Vols Wire. Associated Press. Retrieved March 20, 2024.


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