Loyal Eugene Carlson (February 20, 1932 – June 1, 2009) was an American football and baseball player and coach. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater, the University of Montana in Missoula, from 1976 to 1979.[1][2][3][4]

Gene Carlson
Biographical details
Born(1932-02-20)February 20, 1932
Fort Benton, Montana, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 2009(2009-06-01) (aged 77)
Pasco, Washington, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1949–1952Montana
Baseball
1950–1953Montana
1953Boise Yankees
1954Modesto Reds
1957Peoria Chiefs
1957Missoula Timberjacks
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1958–1972Great Falls HS (MT)
1973–1975Montana (assistant)
1976–1979Montana
Head coaching record
Overall16–25 (college)

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Montana Grizzlies (Big Sky Conference) (1976–1979)
1976 Montana 4–6 3–3 4th
1977 Montana 4–6 1–5 7th
1978 Montana 5–6 4–2 T–2nd
1979 Montana 3–7 2–5 T–6th
Montana: 16–25 10–15
Total: 16–25

References

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  1. ^ "Montana coach out". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). UPI. November 20, 1979. p. 17.
  2. ^ "Fired: University of Montana dumps coaching staff". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 20, 1979. p. 23.
  3. ^ "Losing seasons catch up with Carlson". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 20, 1979. p. 3C.
  4. ^ "Loyal Carlson". Obituary. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
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