Frank Wheadon Crider (March 18, 1907 – February 6, 1962) was an American football player and coach. He was an all-conference halfback and team captain for the 1929 Oklahoma Sooners football team.[1] He was an assistant coach for the Sooners in 1945.[2] Crider served as the head football coach at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma from 1946 to 1950.[3]

Frank Crider
Biographical details
Born(1907-03-18)March 18, 1907
Georgia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 1962(1962-02-06) (aged 54)
Mendota, California, U.S.
Playing career
1927–1929Oklahoma
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1945Oklahoma (assistant)
1946–1950East Central
Head coaching record
Overall24–24–2
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing
East Central Tigers (Oklahoma Collegiate Conference) (1946–1950)
1946 East Central 5–5–1 2–3 T–4th
1947 East Central 4–5–1 0–4–1 T–5th
1948 East Central 6–4 3–2 3rd
1949 East Central 5–5 2–3 T–3rd
1950 East Central 4–5 2–3 T–4th
East Central: 24–24–2 9–15–1
Total: 24–24–2

References

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  1. ^ "Frank Crider". soonerstats.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ Dozier, Ray (October 1, 2013). The Oklahoma Football Encyclopedia: 2nd Edition. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781613216200. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Former E. C. coach dies in California". Ada Weekly News. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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