Alfred T. Blevins (1922 – October 22, 1988) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Central State College—now the University of Central Oklahoma—from 1958 to 1963, compiling a career college football record of 82–46–6, and two conference championships, and a national championship.[1][2] He ranks first all-time for Broncho coaches in winning percentage and sixth in number of games coached and victories.

Al Blevins
Biographical details
Born1922
Died(1988-10-22)October 22, 1988 (aged 66)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
?John Marshall HS (OK)
?Edmond HS (OK)
1958–1963Central State (OK)
1969–1972Guthrie HS (OK)
Basketball
1957–1928Central State (OK)
Head coaching record
Overall82–46–6 (college football)
19–7 (college basketball)
TournamentsFootball
2–0 (NAIA playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Football
1 NAIA (1962)
2 OCC (1961–1962)

Basketball
1 OCC regular season (1958)

High school coaching

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Blevins was the head coach at John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City, and Edmond High School in Edmond, Oklahoma.[3]

Central State

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Blevins was hired as the head coach of Central State College Bronchos men's basketball team 1957 and held that post for one season. He coached the Central Oklahoma Bronchos football team from 1958 until 1963. During that span his teams went 82–46–6, winning two Oklahoma Collegiate Conference titles, in 1961 and 1962, and the NAIA Football National Championship in 1962.

Later coaching

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Blevins coached at Guthrie High School, in Guthrie, Oklahoma for four seasons. He coached the Oklahoma City Wranglers, and Oklahoma City Plainsmen.[3]

Personal life

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Blevins was married to an Mary, an English teacher and had two daughters and a son.[4] Blevins was arrested on April 29, 1981, for reckless driving, and for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. He was convicted of drug charges in 1982.[5][6]

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Central State Bronchos (Oklahoma Collegiate Conference) (1958–1963)
1958 Central State 5–4 4–2 2nd
1959 Central State 8–1 5–1 2nd
1960 Central State 6–4 3–3 T–4th
1961 Central State 9–1 6–1 T–1st
1962 Central State 11–0 7–0 1st W NAIA Championship (Camellia)
1963 Central State 4–4–1 3–3–1 4th
Central State: 43–14–1 28–10–1
Total: 43–14–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

College basketball

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Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Central State Bronchos (Oklahoma Collegiate Conference) (1957–1958)
1957–58 Central State 19–7
Central State: 19–7 (.731)
Total: 19–7 (.731)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

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References

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  1. ^ DeLassus, David (2015). "Al Blevins Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  2. ^ "2013 UCO Media Guide". Mike Kirk. 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Former CSU Coach Dies". The Oklahoman. October 24, 1988. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  4. ^ "Alfred Truman Blevins II". Guthrie News Leader. September 13, 2014. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  5. ^ "Ex-Coach Admits Guilt In Drug Case". news.ok. April 8, 1982. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  6. ^ "Ex-coach's drug trial postponed". news.ok. November 2, 1981. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  7. ^ "2014–15 UCO Men's Basketball Media Guide". Mike Kirk. 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2015.