Jones C. Beene Jr. (November 26, 1882 – May 6, 1968) was a college football player and coach.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 26, 1882 Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 1968 (aged 85) |
| Playing career | |
| 1901–1905 | Tennessee |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1908 | Chattanooga |
| ? | Tennessee Wesleyan |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-Southern (1904) | |
University of Tennessee
editBeene was a prominent end for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee.
1902
editHis blocking and tackling received praise in the Vanderbilt game of 1902.[1]
1904
editBeene was selected All-Southern in 1904.[2]
Coaching career
editChattanooga
editHe coached the Chattanooga Mocs.[3]
Tennessee Wesleyan
editHe was also the first coach of the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs.[4]
Head coaching record
edit| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Moccasins (Independent) (1908) | |||||||||
| 1908 | Chattanooga | 4–4 | |||||||
| Chattanooga: | 4–4 | ||||||||
| Total: | 4–4 | ||||||||
References
edit- ^ "Volunteers Lose To Commodores". Atlanta Constitution. October 26, 1902. p. 5. Retrieved March 29, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Football in the South". The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide: 161. 1904 – via Google Books.
- ^ Branton, B. B. (November 8, 2008). "Mocs Big Football Win Over UT Was 50 Years Ago". Chattanoogan.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Akins, Bill (2007). "Keeping the Faith: A History of Tennessee Wesleyan College 1857-2007". Tennessee Wesleyan College. p. 108 – via Archive.com.
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