L. T. Harr

L. T. Harr
Biographical details
Born(1896-04-14)April 14, 1896
Auburn, Kansas, U.S.
DiedDecember 23, 1982(1982-12-23) (aged 86)
Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.
Playing career
1916College of Emporia
1919–1921College of Emporia
Position(s)End, tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1924–1927College of Emporia (assistant)
1928–1930College of Emporia
1942College of Emporia
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1928–1931College of Emporia
Head coaching record
Overall12–15–5
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 CIC (1928)

Lloyd Trevalyn "Rosy" Harr (April 14, 1896 – December 23, 1982) was an American college football coach and athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at the College of Emporia in Emporia, Kansas from 1928 to 1930 and again in 1942, compiling a record of 12–15–5. His 1928 team produced an undefeated record of 8–0, did not allow a single point, and was declared the champions of the newly-formed Central Intercollegiate Conference (CIC).[1] Harr was also the athletic director at the College of Emporia until his resignation in 1931.[2] He returned to the College of Emporia in 1942 as physical director and coach.[3]

Harr played football as an end and tackle for four seasons at the College of Emporia. His college career was interrupted by World War I, during which he served in the United States Army overseas with the 35th Infantry Division. After the war, he reentered college, and played under head coach Gwinn Henry.[4] Following his graduation from college, Harr went into the electrical business in Emporia for two years. He returned to the College of Emporia in 1924 as head of the physical training department for men and assistant coach under head coach Harold Grant.[5] Harr succeeed Grant as head football coach in 1928.[6]

Harr died on December 23, 1982, in Fort Collins, Colorado.[7]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
College of Emporia Fighting Presbies (Central Intercollegiate Conference) (1928–1930)
1928 College of Emporia 8–0 6–0 1st
1929 College of Emporia 3–3–2 2–2–2 T–3rd
1930 College of Emporia 0–7–2 0–4–2 7th
College of Emporia Fighting Presbies (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1942)
1942 College of Emporia 1–5–1 1–4–1 T–5th
College of Emporia: 12–15–5 9–10–5
Total: 12–15–5
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ^ "C. Of E. Finishes Brilliant Season". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. November 30, 1928. p. 19. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "Harr To Quit At C. Of E." Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. March 18, 1931. p. 10. Retrieved October 28, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "New Emporia Coach". The Morning Chronicle. Manhattan, Kansas. Associated Press. August 4, 1942. p. 3. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "L. T. Harr New Mentor Of College Of Emporia". The Morning Chronicle. Manhattan, Kansas. Associated Press. February 26, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ ""Rosy" Harr Will Help Grant Coach College Athletes". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. May 27, 1924. p. 4. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ^ "Name Harr C. of E. Coach". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. Associated Press. February 25, 1928. p. 7. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  7. ^ "Dunlap". Council Grove Republican. Council Grove, Kansas. January 4, 1983. p. 4. Retrieved October 28, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.